stepen Pete former NHL player dies at 44 after tragic accident the former Wasington Capital forward dies after he was injury an accident 2 week ago former Washington Capital forward steepen P died on Thursday September 12 he was 44 we sent our deepest condolences to the stepen family friend and former teamate during this difficult time the NHL said the capital also expressed their heartfelt condolence to Pete family and friend our thoughts are with his loved one during this difficult time stepen Pete a fearless and beloved player during his time time with the Washington Capital has passed away at the age of 4 the Washington Capital extend their heartfelt condolence to the family and friend for former capital player stepen pit at the capital brought in a statement our thoughts are with his loved one during this difficult rest in peace step and PE