Hockey fans everywhere are laser-focused on Alex Ovechkin’s quest for the NHL’s all-time goals record, but the Capitals great’s pursuit of history isn’t the only buzz the franchise is generating this season.

Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson helped Team USA win back-to-back World Junior gold medals for the first time ever.

It’s nice. It doesn’t always happen,” Capitals General Manager Chris Patrick said of the attention on Washington’s prospects. “It did feel like a bit of a throwback.”