Capitals' Andrew Cristall: Makes switch from WHL to AHL
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Cristall was reassigned from WHL Spokane to AHL Hershey, the Capitals announced Tuesday.
Cristall will link up with the Bears, who are on the brink of elimination against Charlotte ahead of Game 3 of the Atlantic Division Finals in the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs. The 20-year-old Cristall spearheaded the WHL in regular-season scoring with 48 goals and 132 points across 57 appearances. He also led the WHL playoffs with 21 markers and ranked second in points (41). The 2023 second-round selection could compete for a spot on Washington's roster next season, and he should gain valuable experience if he draws into the postseason lineup with Hershey.
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Capitals' Andrew Cristall: Racking up points in WHL
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Cristall is leading the WHL in scoring with 35 goals and 60 assists over 40 games between Kelowna and Spokane in 2024-25.
Cristall was traded from the Rockets to the Chiefs on Jan. 8. Since then, the British Columbia native has registered nine goals and 35 points in just 12 games with his new club. That includes three performances of at least five points and eight multi-point efforts altogether. Cristall could prove to be a steal for the Capitals -- the 20-year-old was selected in the second round, 40th overall, in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The left-shot winger, along with Ryan Leonard and Ivan Miroshnichenko, should help balance out Washington's veteran-laden forward group in the coming seasons.
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Capitals' Andrew Cristall: Returned to juniors
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Cristall was reassigned to WHL Kelowna on Friday.
Cristall registered an assist during Washington's 4-3 win over the Red Wings on Thursday -- his preseason debut with the Capitals. The 18-year-old winger possesses incredible skills with the puck and will spend the balance of the 2023-24 campaign honing his skills in the major junior ranks and preparing for another shot to make the Capitals during the next training camp.
