Here's today's NHL Nugget – this Birthday Backcheck features Washington Capitals left winger Jakub Vrana, who turns 29 years old on Feb. 28.

After being a first-round pick in the 2014 NHL draft, Vrana had two big goals for the Capitals en route to the franchise's first Stanley Cup. After parts of three seasons with the Detroit Red Wings and two seasons in the St. Louis Blues organization, Vrana is back with the Capitals.

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