Ivankovic Ecstatic to Join Childhood Idols Rinne, Saros as Preds Select Goaltender in Second Round of 2025 NHL Draft

Ivankovic Ecstatic to Join Childhood Idols Rinne, Saros as Preds Select Goaltender in Second Round of 2025 NHL Draft

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Milton Gastrin, who had an Alex Ovechkin jersey as a kid, is thrilled to join his childhood-favorite Capitals: ‘It’s so amazing’

As a young child in Sweden, Milton Gastrin’s first-ever jersey was an Alex Ovechkin sweater. Now, he has a Capitals jersey that isn’t a replica. The Capitals picked Gastrin, currently a center for MoDo Hockey in Sweden, with the 37th overall pick on Saturday, and he was thrilled to join his childhood team. “Oh, it’s actually amazing,” he said. “I can’t put words (to) it. It’s so cool that — growing up and having the Capitals as your favorite tea…