Lynden Lakovic

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Lynden Lakovic
Born (2006-12-12) December 12, 2006 (age 18)
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Left
WHL team Moose Jaw Warriors
NHL draft 27th overall, 2025
Washington Capitals

Lynden Lakovic (born December 12, 2006) is a Canadian junior ice hockey player for the Moose Jaw Warriors of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He was drafted 27th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2025 NHL entry draft.

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Playing career

During the 2023–24 season, Lakovic recorded 18 goals and 21 assists in 68 games, and helped the Moose Jaw Warriors win the Ed Chynoweth Cup. [1] During the 2024–25 season, in his draft eligible year, he recorded 27 goals and 31 assists in 47 games. [2] Lakovic missed seven weeks due to a lower-body injury. On February 14, 2025, he returned from injury and was named team captain. [3] [4]

On June 27, 2025, he was drafted 27th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2025 NHL entry draft. [5]

Personal life

Lakovic's uncle, Sasha Lakovic, is a former professional ice hockey player. [6]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2021–22 Moose Jaw Warriors WHL 10000
2022–23 Moose Jaw WarriorsWHL372578103032
2023–24 Moose Jaw WarriorsWHL6818213914205382
2024–25 Moose Jaw WarriorsWHL472731584
WHL totals1534757104263083114

Awards and honours

AwardYear
WHL
Ed Chynoweth Cup champion 2024 [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Smith, Marc (May 16, 2024). "Moose Jaw Warriors capture first WHL Championship in franchise history". CHL.ca. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  2. Kepke, Cami (June 16, 2025). "2025 NHL Draft profile: Lynden Lakovic, Moose Jaw Warriors". CHL.ca. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  3. Morreale, Mike G. (June 13, 2025). "Lakovic uses size, mobility to stand out ahead of 2025 NHL Draft". NHL.com. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  4. Kierszenblat, Adam (February 14, 2025). "Moose Jaw Warriors Name Lynden Lakovic As New Captain". The Hockey News . Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  5. "Capitals make Lynden Lakovic, a winger from Moose Jaw, their top pick". The Washington Post . June 27, 2025. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  6. Silber, Sammi (June 27, 2025). "Capitals Take Lynden Lakovic With 27th Overall Pick In 2025 NHL Draft; What To Know". The Hockey News . Retrieved June 27, 2025.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Washington Capitals first round draft pick
2025
Succeeded by
Incumbent