2008–09 Washington Capitals season Draft picks Draft picks

| Round | Player | Position_ | Nationality | College_junior_club_team_league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Gustafsson | (C) | Sweden | Frölunda HC ( Sweden Jr. ) |
| 1 | John Carlson | (D) | United States | Indiana Ice ( USHL ) |
| 2 | Eric Mestery | (D) | Canada | Tri-City Americans ( WHL ) |
| 2 | Dmitri Kugryshev | (RW) | Russia | CSKA Moscow ( RSL ) |
| 4 | Braden Holtby | (G) | Canada | Saskatoon Blades ( Western Hockey League ) |
| 5 | Joel Broda | (C) | Canada | Moose Jaw Warriors ( WHL ) |
| 6 | Greg Burke | (LW) | United States | New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs ( EJHL ) |
| 7 | Stefan Della Rovere | (LW) | Canada | Barrie Colts ( OHL ) |