The Washington Capitals enter the 2025 NHL Draft in a good spot, with five selections to pick and some items to check off on their to-do list.

Washington has one pick in each of the first five rounds, selecting 27th, 37th, 73rd, 123rd and 155th overall. There are a number of names that the Capitals will consider, and as is usually the case, they will select the best player available rather than going by positional needs.

Here's The Hockey News' writeups on some of the top prospects available for the Capitals at No. 27:

Capitals Potential Picks

Forward Milton Gästrin

Capitals Draft Targets: Milton Gästrin Offers Intrigue As Reliable & Versatile Two-Way Forward The Washington Capitals are a couple of days away from the 2025 NHL Draft, and though they still have some decisions to make regarding their first-round pick, there are several options to consider if they hold on and select 27th overall.

Forward Bill Zonnon

Capitals Draft Targets: Bill Zonnon A Promising Playmaker & Late First-Round Gem The Washington Capitals are looking at all options when it comes to approaching the 2025 NHL Draft, and with the 27th overall pick, they have a number of impressive prsopects to choose from.

Defenseman Blake Fiddler

Capitals Draft Targets: Defenseman Blake Fiddler Could Be A Perfect Fit The Washington Capitals own the 27th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, and as they evaluate all their options, there are a number of directions they can go in regarding that pick.

Washington could also choose to trade the 27th overall pick and remain open to that possibility, though it depends on what other teams have to offer. The Capitals remain in the hunt for another scoring winger, and if the right deal presents itself, D.C. could potentially move that pick or package it to make something happen.

Looking back at last year, Washington was among the more active teams at the draft, acquiring Logan Thompson and also trading up to take Cole Hutson as part of the retool on the fly. D.C. also traded back in later on to select Miroslav Satan Jr. in the seventh round.

The Capitals are thrilled with how their 2024 picks, including Hutson, Terik Parascak and Ilya Protas, among others, have played out and are looking forward to what 2025 holds, though D.C. admits this may be a "lighter" class.

The 2025 NHL Draft kicks off with the first round on Friday at 7 p.m. ET, followed by the final six rounds on Saturday starting at 12 p.m. ET.