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Dylan William Strome[1] (born March 7, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a centre for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). Ahead of the 2015 NHL entry draft, Strome was considered a top prospect, and was selected third overall by the Arizona Coyotes.[2] He has also played for the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Playing career
[edit]Junior career and NHL draft
[edit]Strome started to gain attention as a minor midget hockey player with the Toronto Marlboros of the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL),[3] where he was named the league's Player of the Year for the 2012–13 season.[4]

Strome was drafted second overall by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL)'s Erie Otters in the 2013 OHL Priority Selection,[5] and played with the Otters for four seasons, beginning with the 2013–14 OHL season.[6] On March 25, 2015, Strome won the 2015 OHL scoring title (129 points), narrowly beating-out fellow 2015 NHL entry draft prospect Mitch Marner (126 points). Erie teammate and eventual NHL first overall draft pick Connor McDavid (120 points), who missed 21 games, finished third.[7][8] Along with winning the scoring title, Strome set the Otters' team record for most points in a single season, narrowly edging former linemate Connor Brown. On May 22, 2017, in the Memorial Cup round robin, Strome scored a tournament single-game record seven points (four goals and three assists), leading the Otters to a 12–5 win over the Saint John Sea Dogs.[9]
Strome was drafted third overall by the Arizona Coyotes in the 2015 NHL entry draft. On July 6, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Arizona.[10]
Professional (2016–present)
[edit]Arizona Coyotes (2016–2018)
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In his NHL debut, on October 18, 2016, Strome collected his first NHL point.[11][12] On November 20, the Coyotes announced Strome would be sent back to the Erie Otters of the OHL.[13]
During the 2017–18 season, Strome made the Coyotes' final roster out of training camp. On October 9, 2017, the Coyotes announced Strome was being sent down to the Coyotes' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners, after going pointless in two games.[14] However, he was recalled on November 26, after recording a seven-game point streak with the Roadrunners.[15] He scored his first NHL goal on December 2, in a 5–0 win over the New Jersey Devils.[16] Despite this early success, on December 19, Strome was demoted to the AHL after Arizona's acquisition of Josh Archibald from the Pittsburgh Penguins. On January 4, 2018, Strome was selected for the 2018 AHL All-Star Classic Game.[17][18] Strome was recalled to the NHL on March 20, where he played, and scored, in a game against the Buffalo Sabres on March 21.[19] On April 4, it was announced that Strome was voted in by coaches, media and players to play on the AHL All-Rookie Team.[20] On April 8, after the Coyotes failed to make the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, Strome was sent down to the AHL to help the Roadrunners in their Calder Cup playoff run.[21]
Strome's third overall draft selection and lack of NHL success in several seasons with the Coyotes organization had led him acquire frequent derision as a "draft bust". However, his more successful subsequent stints with the Chicago Blackhawks and Washington Capitals have allowed Strome to largely rid himself of this derisive label.[22][23]
Chicago Blackhawks (2018–2022)
[edit]Strome started the 2018–19 season on the Coyotes' NHL roster.[24] After playing in 20 games, on November 25, 2018, he was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks (along with Brendan Perlini) in exchange for Nick Schmaltz.[25] Strome was placed on the second line with former OHL teammate Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane and played on the team's power play unit.[26] On February 11, 2019, Strome was named the Third Star of the Week after recording two goals and five assists in three games to help the Blackhawks win seven games in a row.[27] He finished the season with 17 goals and 34 assists for the Blackhawks.[28] His performance with the Blackhawks was positively regarded, with analysts considering this to be a breakout season in his professional career.[22]
On January 3, 2021, the Blackhawks signed Strome to a two-year, $6 million contract.[29]
Strome was a healthy scratch for seven of the first 11 games of the 2021–22 season.[30] Following the dismissal of coach Jeremy Colliton, Strome rebounded and saw more playtime with the Blackhawks as a top-six forward.[30] He finished the season with 22 goals, 26 assists with 52.3 face off percentage.[30]
As an impending restricted free agent at the conclusion of the season, Strome was not tendered a qualifying offer by the rebuilding Blackhawks, and was released to free agency on July 12, 2022.[31]
Washington Capitals (2022–present)
[edit]On July 14, 2022, Strome signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Washington Capitals.[32] He later signed a five-year, $25 million contract extension with the Capitals on February 3, 2023.[33][34]
On April 6, 2025, Strome had the secondary assist on Alexander Ovechkin's 895th career regular season goal, which broke Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal-scoring record.[35] In the 2024–25 season, he set new career highs in goals (29), assists (53), and total points (82).
On November 20th, 2025, Strome's wife gave birth to his third daughter during the first period of what would become an 8-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens. During the post-game interview, an emotional Strome praised his wife and shared his regret about not being at the hospital when it happened.[36] Strome had three assists during the game, matching his career high.
International play
[edit]| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's ice hockey | ||
| Representing | ||
| World Championships | ||
| 2019 Slovakia | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
| 2017 Canada | ||
As a 16-year-old, Strome competed as a member of Canada Ontario at the 2014 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where he was recognized for his outstanding performance when he was named to the tournament's All-Star Team.[37]
Strome went on to play for Canada at the 2014 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, winning a gold medal.
At the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championships held in Helsinki, Strome and Mitch Marner each scored four goals and two assists in five games to lead the Canadian team in scoring.[38] Canada reached the quarter-finals but was eliminated by Finland.[39]
Strome returned to the 2017 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships held in Toronto and Montreal, where he captained Canada to a silver medal finish.
On April 29, 2019, Strome was named to the Team Canada roster for the 2019 IIHF World Championship.[40] He helped Canada progress through to the playoff rounds before losing the final to Finland and finishing with the silver medal on May 26, 2019.[41] Strome finished the tournament with 1 goal and 5 points in 10 games.
Personal life
[edit]Strome is the younger brother of Anaheim Ducks Centre Ryan Strome and the older brother of Washington Capitals prospect Matthew Strome.[42] The Strome brothers grew up in the Lorne Park neighbourhood of Mississauga, Ontario.[43]
Strome and his wife, Tayler Strome (née McMahon) have three daughters together.[44][45] Their eldest daughter was born in 2021.[46] The Stromes wed in August 2022.[47] Their second daughter was born in 2023.[48] Their third daughter was born in 2025.[49] To help explain to their daughters why Strome travels out of town for away games, the Stromes created a custom illustrated children's book titled "Daddy Goes to Work" that features a story explaining what Strome does for work, accompanied by illustrations and photographs of him playing hockey. After Tayler Strome shared images of their daughters reading the book in Instagram, other player families inquired if they could have their own custom versions of the book made for their own children, and the Stromes obliged to share their book as a template that other players could adapt.[50]
Strome is the owner of golden retrievers. An account that the Stromes created dedicated to their family's dogs attracted a substantial following. The account was originally dedicated to the Stromes' first dog, Wrigley (named for Wrigley Field, a professional baseball stadium in Chicago).[46][51] Wrigley (whom Strome had brought home as a puppy during the 2020 season All-Star Game break) became a celebrity canine among Blackhawks fans. Crediting Wrigley with helping him cope with stresses of his playing career and the COVID-19 pandemic, Strome would often mention him during interviews.[51][52] The Instagram account dedicated to him had attracted more than 20,000 followers.[51] In April 2022, Wrigley died of sepsis from post-operative complications at the age of 2.[51][53][54] Soon afterwards, the Stromes got a new golden retriever puppy from the same breeder, which they named Benny. In 2023, they got an additional puppy from the breeder, which they named Ollie.[55] During the 2023–24 season, Strome debuted a custom suit jacket that he wore while traveling for hockey featuring photos of his dogs on its inner lining.[56][57]
Career statistics
[edit]Regular season and playoffs
[edit]| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2012–13 | Toronto Marlboros | GTHL | 60 | 65 | 78 | 143 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | Erie Otters | OHL | 60 | 10 | 29 | 39 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2014–15 | Erie Otters | OHL | 68 | 45 | 84 | 129 | 32 | 20 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 12 | ||
| 2015–16 | Erie Otters | OHL | 56 | 37 | 74 | 111 | 44 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 12 | ||
| 2016–17 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Erie Otters | OHL | 35 | 22 | 53 | 75 | 18 | 22 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 14 | ||
| 2017–18 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 21 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Tucson Roadrunners | AHL | 50 | 22 | 31 | 53 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2 | ||
| 2018–19 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 20 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 58 | 17 | 34 | 51 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 58 | 12 | 26 | 38 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2020–21 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 40 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 69 | 22 | 26 | 48 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 81 | 23 | 42 | 65 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 82 | 27 | 40 | 67 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2024–25 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 82 | 29 | 53 | 82 | 34 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 2 | ||
| NHL totals | 518 | 146 | 238 | 384 | 166 | 23 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 4 | ||||
International
[edit]| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Canada Ontario | U17 | 5th | 5 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2014 | Canada | IH18 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | Canada | WJC | 6th | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2017 | Canada | WJC | 7 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | Canada | WC | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | ||
| Junior totals | 22 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 4 | ||||
| Senior totals | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | ||||
Awards and honours
[edit]| Award | Year | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| GTMMHL | ||
| Midget Player of the Year | 2013 | [58] |
| OHL | ||
| Second All-Star Team | 2015 | [59] |
| Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy | 2015 | |
| William Hanley Trophy | 2015 | |
| CHL | ||
| CHL Top Scorer Award (tied with Conor Garland) | 2015 | [7] |
| AHL | ||
| Rookie of the Month November | 2017 | [60] |
| All-Star Game | 2018 | [18] |
| All-Rookie Team | 2018 | [20] |
| International | ||
| World U-17 Hockey Challenge All-Star Team | 2014 | [61] |
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External links
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
- Dylan Strome player profile at Ontario Hockey League
Dylan Strome
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Early life
Dylan William Strome was born on March 7, 1997, in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.[4] He grew up in a hockey-centric household in the Lorne Park neighborhood, the middle child of three brothers all deeply involved in the sport.[6] His parents, Chris and Trish Strome, fostered a supportive environment for their sons' athletic pursuits without being overly demanding; Chris, a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, introduced the family to the game early, while Trish emphasized work ethic and encouraged her children to "shoot more."[7][6] The Strome brothers—eldest Ryan (born 1993), Dylan, and youngest Matthew (born 1999)—spent much of their childhood immersed in hockey, playing road hockey in the driveway or basement immediately after school and bonding over watching Maple Leafs games.[6] As Trish later reflected, "Dylan never really stood a chance to doing anything else because by the time he came around, my oldest was 4 and so into it."[6] This familial passion propelled all three into professional hockey careers, with Ryan and Dylan reaching the NHL and Matthew playing in the AHL.[8] Strome's own hockey journey began in local youth leagues, where he quickly emerged as a standout. At age 15, he captained the Toronto Marlboros minor midget AAA team in the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL), leading them to a championship in the 2012-13 season with 65 goals and 78 assists for 143 points in 60 games, earning him recognition as the GTHL's top minor midget player.[4] This early success with the Marlboros, his youth club team, marked the start of his rise through junior ranks.[2]Personal life
Dylan Strome was born on March 7, 1997, in Mississauga, Ontario, to parents Chris and Trish Strome.[8] His father, Chris, played hockey at the university level, fostering a strong family connection to the sport.[9] Strome grew up alongside two brothers, both of whom pursued professional hockey careers: older brother Ryan Strome, a longtime NHL center currently with the Anaheim Ducks, and younger brother Matt Strome, who has played in the American Hockey League.[8][6] The siblings were heavily influenced by their mother's advice on the game, with Trish Strome emphasizing mental preparation and resilience for all three sons.[6] Hockey was a central family activity from an early age, with the brothers sharing rinks, practices, and dreams of reaching the NHL.[10] Strome began a relationship with Tayler Strome in 2020, and the couple announced their engagement in August 2022 before marrying on November 8, 2022.[11][12] Tayler, who maintains a low public profile, has supported Strome throughout his career, often sharing family moments on social media while prioritizing privacy.[13] The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Weslie, in 2021.[14] Their second daughter, Emerson, was born in August 2023.[15] In May 2025, Tayler announced that the family is expecting a third daughter.[16] Strome has embraced fatherhood, frequently describing himself as a dedicated "girl dad" and balancing family life with his NHL commitments.[17]Playing career
Junior career and NHL draft
Strome was selected second overall by the Erie Otters in the 2013 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection after a standout minor hockey career in Toronto, where he played for the Toronto Marlboros.[18][2][19] As a 16-year-old rookie in the 2013–14 season, Strome recorded 10 goals and 29 assists for 39 points in 60 games, contributing to the Otters' playoff run while adapting to major junior hockey alongside future NHL stars like Connor McDavid.[4][20] In the 2014–15 season, he emerged as a top offensive talent, leading the OHL with 129 points (45 goals, 84 assists) in 68 games to win the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as the league's scoring champion and earning a spot on the OHL First All-Star Team.[21][20] That year, Strome also participated in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, showcasing his playmaking skills.[22] Strome's production continued to excel in 2015–16, where he posted 111 points (37 goals, 74 assists) in 56 games despite missing time due to injury, and he was named an alternate captain before assuming the full captaincy the following season, succeeding McDavid.[23][24] In 2016–17, limited to 35 regular-season games by an early assignment to the American Hockey League, he still tallied 75 points (22 goals, 53 assists) before returning for the playoffs, where he led the Otters with 34 points (14 goals, 20 assists) in 22 games en route to an OHL championship.[20] At the 2017 Memorial Cup, Strome captained Erie to the final, scoring a tournament-high 11 points (seven goals, four assists) in five games to earn Most Valuable Player honors despite a 4–3 overtime loss to the Windsor Spitfires.[23][25] Entering the 2015 NHL Entry Draft as one of the top prospects, Strome was ranked fourth by Future Considerations, fourth by NHL Central Scouting (North American skaters), fifth by TSN's Bob McKenzie, and seventh by McKeen's Hockey.[2] The Arizona Coyotes selected him third overall, behind Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers) and Jack Eichel (Buffalo Sabres), valuing his size, vision, and elite playmaking ability as a 6-foot-3 center.[26][27]Arizona Coyotes
Strome was selected by the Arizona Coyotes with the third overall pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. On July 6, 2015, he signed a three-year entry-level contract with the team. After attending the Coyotes' training camp, Strome was assigned to the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League for the 2015-16 season before returning to junior hockey.[20] He made his NHL debut with Arizona on October 18, 2016, recording an assist in a 7-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators.[4] In his rookie NHL season of 2016-17, Strome appeared in seven games, tallying one assist.[2] During the 2017-18 season, Strome split time between the NHL and the American Hockey League's Tucson Roadrunners, Arizona's affiliate. In 21 NHL games, he scored four goals and five assists for nine points.[2] With Tucson, he led AHL rookies in scoring with 53 points (22 goals, 31 assists) in 50 regular-season games and added eight points (three goals, five assists) in nine playoff games.[20] Strome was selected to represent the Pacific Division at the 2018 AHL All-Star Classic.[28] In the 2018-19 season, Strome began with the Coyotes, playing 20 games and recording six points (three goals, three assists).[2] On November 25, 2018, he was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks along with Brendan Perlini in exchange for Nick Schmaltz.[29] Over parts of three NHL seasons with Arizona, Strome appeared in 48 games, accumulating 16 points (seven goals, nine assists).| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | ARI | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -5 |
| 2017-18 | ARI | 21 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 | +4 |
| 2018-19 | ARI | 20 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | -10 |
| Total | ARI | 48 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 14 | -11 |
Chicago Blackhawks
Strome was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks from the Arizona Coyotes on November 25, 2018, along with forward Brendan Perlini in exchange for center Nick Schmaltz.[4] Upon joining the team, he signed a one-year contract worth $3.5 million.[4] In his first partial season with Chicago during 2018–19, Strome quickly established himself as a key offensive contributor, recording 17 goals and 34 assists for 51 points in 58 games while posting a plus-minus rating of +2.[3] The following season, 2019–20, Strome maintained a consistent role on the second line, tallying 12 goals and 26 assists for 38 points in 58 games with a plus-minus of +1, despite the league's shortened schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] His performance dipped in 2020–21 amid team struggles and a minus-16 plus-minus in 40 games, where he managed 9 goals and 8 assists for 17 points.[3] On January 3, 2021, Strome signed a two-year contract extension with the Blackhawks worth $6 million.[30] Strome rebounded in 2021–22, achieving personal bests with 22 goals and 48 points in 69 games, though the team finished last in the Central Division and missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season during his tenure.[3] Over four seasons in Chicago, he appeared in 225 regular-season games, accumulating 60 goals, 94 assists, and 154 points.[3] The Blackhawks did not re-sign Strome following the 2021–22 season, allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent.[4]| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | CHI | 58 | 17 | 34 | 51 | +2 | 14 |
| 2019–20 | CHI | 58 | 12 | 26 | 38 | +1 | 16 |
| 2020–21 | CHI | 40 | 9 | 8 | 17 | –16 | 14 |
| 2021–22 | CHI | 69 | 22 | 26 | 48 | –6 | 28 |
| Total | CHI | 225 | 60 | 94 | 154 | –19 | 72 |
Washington Capitals
Strome signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract as an unrestricted free agent with the Washington Capitals on July 14, 2022.[4] In his debut season of 2022–23, he established himself as a key offensive contributor, recording 23 goals and 42 assists for 65 points in 81 games, marking career highs at the time.[3] The Capitals missed the playoffs that year, finishing ninth in the Eastern Conference.[31] On February 3, 2023, midway through the season, Strome agreed to a five-year contract extension with Washington worth $25 million, carrying an average annual value of $5 million and securing his future with the team through the 2027–28 season.[4] Building on his strong start, Strome posted 27 goals and 40 assists for 67 points in 82 games during the 2023–24 regular season.[3] In the playoffs, the Capitals advanced to the first round but were eliminated in four games by the New York Rangers, with Strome contributing 1 goal and 1 assist in 4 games.[32] Strome reached new heights in the 2024–25 season, achieving career-best totals of 29 goals, 53 assists, and 82 points over 82 games, helping the Capitals secure a playoff spot with a 51–22–9 record.[3] In the postseason, Washington defeated the first-round opponent before falling in the conference semifinals; Strome tallied 2 goals and 9 assists for 11 points in 10 games.[33] As of November 16, 2025, in the ongoing 2025–26 season, Strome has started strongly with 5 goals and 11 assists for 16 points in 16 games, posting a plus-10 rating while centering the top line.[4][3]| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | Playoff GP | Playoff Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | WSH | 81 | 23 | 42 | 65 | -4 | — | — |
| 2023–24 | WSH | 82 | 27 | 40 | 67 | -13 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024–25 | WSH | 82 | 29 | 53 | 82 | +2 | 10 | 11 |
| 2025–26 | WSH | 16 | 5 | 11 | 16 | +10 | — | — |
International career
Junior level
Strome began his junior international career representing Canada Ontario at the 2014 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where he led the team in scoring with six goals and five assists for 11 points over five games.[34] His performance earned him a spot on the tournament's all-star team.[35] Canada Ontario finished fifth overall.[36] Later that year, Strome joined Canada's National Men's Summer Under-18 Team for the 2014 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament in Czech Republic and Slovakia, contributing five goals and one assist in five games to help secure the gold medal with a 6-2 final win over the host Czechs.[37][38] He opened the scoring in the championship game and added to Canada's dominant tournament offense.[39] Strome made his IIHF World Junior Championship debut in 2016 in Helsinki, Finland, where he tied for the team lead in points with four goals and two assists in five games as Canada finished fifth.[4][40] The following year, he returned as captain for the 2017 tournament in Toronto and Montreal, recording three goals and seven assists for 10 points in seven games to lead Canada's offense en route to a silver medal after a 2-0 loss to the United States in the final.[41][42][43]| Tournament | Year | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World U17 Hockey Challenge | 2014 | Canada Ontario | 5 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 5th |
| Ivan Hlinka Memorial | 2014 | Canada U18 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | Gold |
| IIHF World Junior Championship | 2016 | Canada U20 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5th |
| IIHF World Junior Championship | 2017 | Canada U20 (Captain) | 7 | 3 | 7 | 10 | Silver |
Senior level
Strome made his senior international debut with Team Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Championship held in Bratislava and Košice, Slovakia. Selected on April 29, 2019, as part of the roster, he became the only player from the Chicago Blackhawks to represent Canada in the tournament that year. Strome contributed to Canada's campaign, which culminated in a silver medal after a 3–1 loss to Finland in the final. His inclusion highlighted his emerging role as a reliable NHL center capable of performing on the international stage. In 10 games, Strome recorded 5 points, consisting of 1 goal and 4 assists, along with 2 penalty minutes and a +1 rating.[2] His goal came on May 12 against Great Britain in an 8-0 group stage victory,[44] while he notched a three-assist performance on May 21 against the United States in the group stage, helping secure a 3-0 win that advanced Canada's standing.[45] These contributions underscored his playmaking abilities, particularly in high-stakes matches, as Canada outscored opponents 37–17 overall en route to the final. Strome's performance earned praise for his composure and vision, aligning with his developing NHL profile at the time. As of 2025, the 2019 tournament remains Strome's sole senior international appearance, with no further selections for events such as the 2023, 2024, or 2025 IIHF World Championships despite his consistent NHL production.[2] This limited exposure reflects the competitive nature of Team Canada rosters, often prioritizing players from playoff-contending teams or those with more extensive international experience.Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Dylan Strome has played 534 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) regular season across three teams, accumulating 400 points (154 goals and 246 assists) with 160 penalty minutes as of November 16, 2025.[3] His scoring has progressively improved since debuting with the Arizona Coyotes in 2016, peaking with a career-high 82 points (29 goals and 53 assists) in 82 games during the 2024–25 season with the Washington Capitals.[3] In the playoffs, Strome has appeared in 23 games, recording 16 points (5 goals and 11 assists) with 4 penalty minutes, contributing notably in the Capitals' 2024–25 postseason run that reached the second round.[3]Regular Season
| Season | Age | Team | Lg | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG | TOI/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | 19 | ARI | NHL | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:41 |
| 2017–18 | 20 | ARI | NHL | 21 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12:57 |
| 2018–19 | 21 | ARI | NHL | 58 | 18 | 34 | 52 | 14 | -12 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 16:09 |
| 2018–19 | 21 | CHI | NHL | 20 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:09 |
| 2019–20 | 22 | CHI | NHL | 58 | 12 | 26 | 38 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15:56 |
| 2020–21 | 23 | CHI | NHL | 40 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 14 | -16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15:31 |
| 2021–22 | 24 | CHI | NHL | 69 | 22 | 26 | 48 | 28 | -6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 17:26 |
| 2022–23 | 25 | WSH | NHL | 81 | 23 | 42 | 65 | 24 | -4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 16:41 |
| 2023–24 | 26 | WSH | NHL | 82 | 27 | 40 | 67 | 22 | -13 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 17:57 |
| 2024–25 | 27 | WSH | NHL | 82 | 29 | 53 | 82 | 34 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 17:23 |
| 2025–26 | 28 | WSH | NHL | 16 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:44 |
Playoffs
| Season | Age | Team | Lg | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG | TOI/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | 22 | CHI | NHL | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 |
| 2023–24 | 26 | WSH | NHL | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20:21 |
| 2024–25 | 27 | WSH | NHL | 10 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:24 |
International
Dylan Strome has represented Canada at various international tournaments during his junior and senior career. His statistics from these competitions are as follows:Junior International Statistics
| Season | Team | Tournament | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | Canada Ontario U17 | World U17 Hockey Challenge | 5 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | Canada U18 | Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015–16 | Canada U20 | World Junior Championship | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| 2016–17 | Canada U20 | World Junior Championship | 7 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
Senior International Statistics
| Season | Team | Tournament | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Canada | World Championship | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 | Canada | World Championship | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Awards and honors
Junior and amateur
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Greater Toronto Hockey League Player of the Year | 2012–13[4] |
| OHL First All-Star Team | 2014–15[2] |
| Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy | 2014–15[2] |
| William Hanley Trophy | 2014–15[49] |
| CHL Top Scorer Award | 2014–15[2] |
| OHL Second All-Star Team | 2016–17[2] |
| OHL Champion | 2016–17[2] |
| Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy (Memorial Cup MVP) | 2017 |
| Ed Chynoweth Trophy (Memorial Cup leading scorer) | 2017 |