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Devante Smith-Pelly

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Devante Smith-Pelly
Smith-Pelly during his time with the Capitals on April 29, 2018
Born (1992-06-14) June 14, 1992 (age 34)
Scarborough, Ontario
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 223 lb (101 kg; 15 st 13 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Right
Played for Anaheim Ducks
Montreal Canadiens
New Jersey Devils
Washington Capitals
Kunlun Red Star
NHL draft 42nd overall, 2010
Anaheim Ducks
Playing career 2011–2022

Devante Malik Smith-Pelly (born June 14, 1992) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger. He played parts of 8 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Anaheim Ducks, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, and Washington Capitals. Outside of the NHL, Smith-Pelly also played for the Kunlun Red Star of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Smith-Pelly is a one-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with the Capitals in 2018.

Career

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Before playing in the NHL, Smith-Pelly played parts of three seasons with the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He had a successful time with the Majors. He helped the team during the playoffs. Smith-Pelly scored a triple-overtime goal during the second-longest game in OHL history to eliminate the Barrie Colts from the conference quarterfinals.[1]

He was drafted 42nd overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2010 NHL entry draft. On October 7, 2011, Smith-Pelly made his NHL debut in a 4–1 loss against the Buffalo Sabres.[2] The next day on December 8, he recorded his first NHL point, assisting on a Andrew Cogliano goal in a 2–1 shootout win against the New York Rangers.[3] On November 9, Smith-Pelly scored his first NHL goal against Pekka Rinne in a 4–2 loss against the Nashville Predators. The goal was first awarded to Cam Fowler but the replay showed the puck deflecting off of Smith-Pelly's knee and going in.[4]

On February 24, 2015, the Ducks traded Smith-Pelly to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Jiří Sekáč.[5] He played parts of two seasons with the Canadiens.

On February 29, 2016, the Canadiens traded Smith-Pelly to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Stefan Matteau.[6] On July 1, Smith-Pelly signed a two-year, $2.6 million contract to stay with the Devils.[7]

On July 3, 2017, Smith-Pelly signed a one-year, $650,000 contract to join the Washington Capitals.[8] He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Manitoba Moose. He scored 1 goal and recorded 2 assists in 12 games for the Canucks.

He helped the Capitals when they went on a run in the playoffs. They defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Tampa Bay Lightning. They went on to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights four games to one in the Final to win the first Stanley Cup in Capitals franchise history.[9] Smith-Pelly along with other teammates did not follow NHL tradition and visit the White House after the win because they disagreed with Donald Trump and his politics.[10] On February 20, 2019, the Capitals placed Smith-Pelly on waivers and he was cleared to play for their AHL-affiliate Hershey Bears.[11]

On October 25, 2019, Smith-Pelly decided to leave North America and signed a one-year contract with the Kunlun Red Star of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).[12]

On March 13, 2021, Smith-Pelly returned to North America and signed a contract to play for the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League (AHL).[13] During his time with the Reign, Smith-Pelly played on a line with Quinton Byfield and Akil Thomas, which was the first all-Black line in the history of the Reign.[14]

On December 30, 2022, Smith-Pelly announced that he was retiring from playing professional ice hockey.[15]

References

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  1. ↑ "Smith-Pelly scores to end 2nd-longest game in OHL history as Majors boot Colts". National Hockey League. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Capitals Announce Initiatives Celebrating Black History in February". Washington Capitals. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Ducks beat Rangers 2-1 in shootout". New York Post. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Ducks update: Devante Smith-Pelly's unusual first NHL goal". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Canadiens acquire forward Devante Smith-Pelly from the Anaheim Ducks in return for Jiri Sekac". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on February 24, 2015. Retrieved February 15, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. ↑ "Devils trade Matteau, Stempniak, Gelinas". New Jersey Devils. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ↑ "Smith-Pelly inks two-year deal with Devils". New Jersey Devils. Archived from the original on July 4, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ↑ "Capitals Sign Devante Smith-Pelly". Washington Capitals. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Capitals win Stanley Cup, defeat Golden Knights in Game 5 of Final". National Hockey League. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  10. ↑ "White House ceremony would be troublesome for Devante Smith-Pelly, with Capitals closing in on Stanley Cup". National Post. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Caps' Smith-Pelly on waivers; SJS claim Haley". The Sports Network. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Former Washington Capitals F Devante Smith-Pelly joins KHL's Kunlun Red Star". The Sports Network. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Reign add Stanley Cup winner Smith-Pelly on tryout". American Hockey League. Archived from the original on March 14, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Kings prospect follows father's path, skates on all-Black line". National Hockey League. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Eight-year NHL veteran Smith-Pelly announces retirement on Instagram". Sportsnet. Retrieved February 15, 2026.

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