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The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference.

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The Washington Capitals have stocked their organizational blue line with more depth by signing veteran defenseman Jacob MacDonald to a one-year, two-way contract, the team announced Sunday.

The 6-foot-3, 213-pound center was Washington’s choice with the No. 18 overall pick and is the first Finn selected by the Capitals since Oskar Osala in the fourth round in 2006.

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