Overview

• The NHLPA confirmed more than 30 invitees for the MedStar Capitals Iceplex event, including Matthew Schaefer, Gabe Perreault, Alexander Nikishin, Tij Iginla and Jimmy Snuggerud.
• Washington’s Ryan Leonard will be the Capitals’ lone participant after appearing in 17 combined regular-season and playoff games in 2024–25.
• Carolina defenseman Alexander Nikishin, coming off a KHL season and brief NHL playoff stint, is among the notable attendees.
• Seattle prospects Berkly Catton and Jani Nyman were invited, with Nyman debuting for the Kraken last season and Catton still WHL-eligible.
• The showcase returns to Arlington for the fourth straight year, with players skating in full equipment, rotating through media stations and typically finishing with a light scrimmage.