Capitals' Ryan Leonard: Records another point in defeat
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Leonard scored a goal Thursday in a 3-2 loss to the Sharks.
Since returning from a seven-game injury absence on Dec. 23, Leonard has recorded 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 12 games played. Overall, he has 10 goals, 19 assists and 80 shots in 41 games this season. Leonard's 29 points put him fourth on the rookie scoring list behind Ivan Demidov (40), Beckett Sennecke (35) and Matthew Schaefer (30).
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Capitals' Ryan Leonard: Deals pair of helpers
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Leonard logged two assists and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Leonard saw a four-game point streak end versus the Stars on Wednesday, but he bounced back with helpers on goals by Connor McMichael and Justin Sourdif in this contest. The 20-year-old Leonard continues to improve as he gains more trust with the Capitals' coaching staff. The rookie winger is up to 27 points (seven on the power play), 77 shots on net, 51 hits, 20 PIM and a plus-11 rating over 38 appearances. As long as he keeps seeing middle-six minutes and power-play time, he has the tools to help most fantasy teams.
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Capitals' Ryan Leonard: Back from injury with big bang
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Leonard picked up two assists Tuesday in a 7-3 loss to the Rangers.
It was his first game back after missing seven with facial and upper-body injuries. Leonard had started to flash greatness right before he got hurt -- he had a four-point effort the game before he got hurt and seven points, including five assists, in a four-game streak. Leonard is an impressive rookie this season -- his 0.67 points/games played is third behind only Ivan Demidov (0.81) and Beckett Sennecke (0.76) on the rookie scoring list.
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Capitals' Ryan Leonard: Considered day-to-day
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Leonard (shoulder) is day-to-day, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post on Saturday.
Leonard will miss his sixth consecutive game against Detroit on Saturday, but he has been progressing. However, it remains unclear if he will return before the Christmas break. He has accounted for seven goals, 18 points, 61 shots on net and 43 hits across 29 appearances this season.
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Capitals' Ryan Leonard: Out 3-4 weeks
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The Capitals announced Thursday that Leonard (shoulder) should miss 3-4 weeks.
Leonard absorbed a huge hit, courtesy of Jacob Trouba on Dec. 5 in Anaheim. Leonard has seven goals and 11 assists across 29 contests this season.
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Capitals' Ryan Leonard: Sustains upper-body injury
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Leonard (upper body) won't finish Friday's game versus the Ducks.
Leonard was rocked on a heavy hit by Jacob Trouba in the first period and was unable to return from it. Losing Leonard for any length of time could be troublesome for the Capitals' depth, as he was rounding into form with eight points over six games prior to Friday. Sonny Milano is the extra forward on the roster, but the Capitals could dip into their depth at AHL Hershey if Leonard ends up missing an extended length of time.
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Capitals' Ryan Leonard: Racks up four points in blowout win
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Leonard scored twice on six shots, added two assists, logged two hits and went plus-3 in Wednesdays' 7-1 win over the Sharks.
Leonard was involved in four of the Capitals' last five goals. He had gone seven games without scoring, though he had four assists in five outings before the best game of his young career Wednesday. Overall, the 20-year-old rookie is up to seven goals, 18 points, 60 shots on net, 43 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-7 rating across 28 appearances. That kind of production should have a home in most fantasy formats.
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Capitals' Ryan Leonard: Buries second goal
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Leonard scored a power-play goal on three shots and delivered four hits during his 14:04 of ice time in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks.
The rookie buried his second goal of the season on the power play Sunday, kickstarting a crazy Capitals comeback attempt that came up just a goal short. Leonard is averaging just 12:24 of ice time so far this season, but that includes time on the team's second power play unit. Washington sports a deep group of forwards that may make it tough to find a promotion to the top six anytime soon, despite the 20-year-old's promising talent.
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Capitals' Ryan Leonard: Earns first playoff point
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Leonard provided an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Canadiens in Game 2.
Leonard has stayed in the Capitals' lineup since April 1 after signing his entry-level deal a day earlier. The 20-year-old is in a bottom-six role during the playoffs, though he's also involved on the power play. He has a helper, four shots, three hits and a plus-1 rating through two playoff outings. While he has a bright future ahead, his role is likely to be limited this postseason as he continues to adjust to the NHL.
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Capitals' Ryan Leonard: Headed to World Championship
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Leonard will represent Team USA at the 2024 IIHF World Championship, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Leonard is coming off a tremendous freshman campaign with Boston College in which he tallied 31 goals and 60 points in 41 games. The 19-year-old winger has committed to returning to the NCAA ranks for the 2024-25 season, but his all-around game projects well at the NHL level whenever he decides to turn pro.
