Capitals’ Strome Celebrates Daughter’s Birth During Game
Dylan Strome had a memorable night that transcended hockey as the Washington Capitals faced the Montreal Canadiens. The Capitals center learned during the game that his wife, Tayler, had given birth to their third daughter, Sutton Kimberley.
Emotional Night for Strome
As Strome took to the ice, Tayler was going into labor. He felt a mix of emotions throughout the game. During a break between the first and second periods, he received news of the birth, which occurred at 7:30 p.m. ET, just 30 minutes after the puck drop.
“There were so many emotions going through my mind,” Strome said, reflecting on the moment with tears in his eyes. “You want to make sure everyone’s okay. It’s a pretty scary thing.”
Timing and Sacrifices
Tayler began feeling contractions two hours before the game. Strome hoped he could make it home in time but realized that was not possible. He expressed pride in his wife, who was caring for their two other young children while he was on the road.
- Birth of Sutton Kimberley: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Game against Montreal Canadiens: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Strome’s feelings: A mix of helplessness and pride
“It’s tough not being there for the birth, especially when I didn’t know it would happen so soon,” he said. Strome had to arrange for help so Tayler could get to the hospital.
Capitals’ Support and Performance
The Capitals supported Strome during this significant moment. Despite his distracted mind, he played an impressive game, ending with three assists in an 8-4 victory over the Canadiens.
Strome facilitated key plays, including assisting Alex Ovechkin for the opening goal and contributing to a crucial 2-on-1 play that increased their lead to 6-4. Ovechkin noted that Strome was “unstoppable” that night, adding an empty-net goal for a hat trick.
Washington coach Spencer Carberry acknowledged the significance of the evening. “This will be one night that he will never forget,” said Carberry. “Good for him, proud of him, and it’s a night we won’t forget.”
