Hunter Shrauger has soaked up the experience of a lifetime this week.
The Washington Capitals fan from Michigan walked the red carpet outside Capital One Arena with Alex Ovechkin as part of Wednesday’s season-opening festivities for the defending Stanley Cup champions.
It was made possible by the Make-a-Wish Foundation, after Shrauger said his wish was just to meet Ovechkin.
Shrauger, 17, was diagnosed last year with colitis — inflammation of the colon, which he had to have removed.
Shrauger and his family visited Capitals practice on Tuesday, where he was surprised by being introduced to the team and allowed to skate with them.