Lapierre scored a goal on two shots and had two PIM in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Lapierre trailed a T.J. Oshie rush and slipped a shot through New York netminder Alexander Georgiev to give the Capitals a 3-0 lead in the second period. It was the first career goal for the 19-year-old Lapierre, who was making his NHL debut. Drafted 22nd overall by Washington in 2020, Lapierre centered the third line between Oshie and Conor Sheary.

Lapierre was released from training camp and loaned to QMJHL Chicoutimi on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Lapierre will hope to pick up where he left off when the CHL suspended operations due to the pandemic, posting three goals and eight points in his first five games. The 18-year-old has a bright future if he can get his development back on track after dealing with neck issues in the last year, and should be squarely on the radar for those managers in dynasty formats.

Lapierre was released from Team Canada's roster Thursday, Scott Wheeler of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lapierre will now turn his attention toward playing a full season with QMJHL Chicoutimi after missing much of the 2019-20 season with a neck injury. The 18-year-old has tallied three goals and eight points in five games thus far in the 2020-21 season.

Lapierre signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Capitals on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Capitals just selected Lapierre with the 22nd overall pick in this year's draft. The 18-year-old forward was considered by many to be a top-10 talent in this year's draft class, but his stock fell due to concerns surrounding the twisted vertebrae in his neck that were causing concussion-like symptoms. Lapierre is likely still a few years away from making the leap to the NHL, but he has 60-70 point, first-line potential, so he'll be worth a look in dynasty formats this season.