Overview
- The Capitals, who announced the deal Thursday, signed forward Petr Sikora to a three-year entry-level contract worth a $995,000 average annual value.
- Sikora was selected by Washington in the sixth round of the 2024 NHL Draft at 178th overall.
- He recorded nine points in 24 Czech Extraliga games this season with HC Oceláři Třinec, leading the club’s under-25 skaters in assists and points.
- Internationally, he captained Czechia to silver at the 2026 World Juniors and posted nine points in seven games after winning bronze in 2025.
- The contract begins next season, and team evaluators are expected to consider starting him with the AHL’s Hershey Bears.