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Washington Capitals may have landed the steal of the 2023 NHL Draft with Andrew Cristall’s meteoric rise in Hershey. Is the former WHL sensation about to break through as the Capitals’ next top-six offensive threat?
Host Dan Holmi breaks down Cristall’s elite hockey IQ, explosive numbers—20 goals and 60 AHL points as a rookie—and why his maturation on and off the ice could fast-track him to the NHL by the 2026-27 season. Key topics include the Capitals’ looming roster shakeups, the end of the Ovechkin era, and the critical competition Cristall faces with Ilya Protas and Connor McMichael for a roster spot. Could head coach Spencer Carbery’s trust and direct feedback be the final piece Cristall needs to solidify his place in Washington? Don’t miss this insider look at the Capitals’ offensive future.
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"BREAKOUT: Andrew Cristall's RISE Could TRANSFORM the Washington Capitals' Scoring Future" is an episode of Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals. Runtime 32 min. Published May 28, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.