Ryan Leonard recalls his ‘Welcome to the NHL’ moment: ‘Holy sh*t, that’s Alex Ovechkin’
Washington Capitals forward Ryan Leonard had a rather special introduction to the NHL compared to most other rookies. While participating at the…
Ryan Leonard uses beef stick to faux-interview Zeev Buium at NHLPA Rookie Showcase: ‘Next question!’
Ryan Leonard was one of 31 players to participate in the NHLPA Rookie Showcase at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Wednesday. Not only…
Martin Fehervary, Ryan Leonard, and Andrew Cristall among latest Capitals to join informal skates ahead of training camp
The Washington Capitals are starting to look like a full team again. With the start of Training Camp officially just 16 days…
Ryan Leonard to participate in 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase at MedStar Capitals Iceplex
The NHLPA Rookie Showcase will take place at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia, next month. The event is being held at…
Ryan Leonard snipes goal and Sonny Milano skates in Shoulder Check Showcase charity game
The Washington Capitals had some representation on the ice at the 2025 Shoulder Check Showcase charity game on Thursday night. Ryan Leonard…
Ryan Leonard rooted for his older brother John Leonard while attending the Hershey Bears and Charlotte Checkers’ series-deciding game: ‘I got to go big bro, I have to’
HERSHEY, PA -- Minutes after the Charlotte Checkers completed a sweep of the Hershey Bears and advanced to the AHL's Eastern Conference…
Capitals brass confident that tough playoffs will only help Ryan Leonard going into next season: ‘That experience cannot be replaced with anything else’
Ryan Leonard was thrust from his spring college classes right onto a Washington Capitals team with Stanley Cup aspirations. The 20-year-old winger…
Capitals’ Dylan McIlrath, Ryan Leonard, and Ethen Frank attend Game 3 of Hershey Bears and Charlotte Checkers’ series
While Alex Ovechkin did not show up in Hershey, the Bears got a shot in the arm from several former teammates on…
Ryan Leonard’s whirlwind 2024-25 season officially comes to an end as he is ineligible to play for Hershey Bears in playoffs
Ryan Leonard started the 2024-25 season traversing the campus of Boston College and ended it on the ice at Capital One Arena…
Ryan Leonard appears set for return to Capitals’ playoff lineup in Game 4 against Hurricanes
Ryan Leonard looks likely to be back in the Washington Capitals' lineup for Game 4 of their second-round series against the Carolina…
Spencer Carbery had no preconceived notions that Ryan Leonard was going to come in and ‘dominate the NHL this time of year’
Ryan Leonard's first five weeks in the NHL have been a whirlwind. The 20-year-old winger was still finishing up college class work…
Ryan Leonard appears set to be healthy scratch for Game 2 against Hurricanes, stays out for extra work after Capitals’ morning skate
Ryan Leonard will likely be a healthy scratch for the Washington Capitals in Game 2 of their second-round series against the Carolina…
Ryan Leonard pranked by Capitals into wearing Alex Ovechkin’s yellow laces during practice
Ryan Leonard became a target of the Washington Capitals' season-long prank war. The Capitals rookie forward took the ice during practice on…
Ryan Leonard registers first career playoff point with assist on Dylan Strome’s GWG in Game 2: ‘Maybe we’ll save [the first goal] for Montreal’
The Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Wednesday, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in their first-round series. Not only did…
Alex Ovechkin introduces Capitals teammates to Pat McAfee by their nicknames on team plane: ‘Without them, I would never reach that milestone’
Alex Ovechkin was a guest on ESPN's Pat McAfee Show as the Washington Capitals were boarding their team plane and preparing to…
Spencer Carbery on Ryan Leonard’s first NHL fight: ‘To not back down an inch says a lot about his character’
Ryan Leonard was knocked around in the Washington Capitals' 7-0 loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. The 20-year-old winger took…
Ryan Leonard gets in first NHL fight with Sean Kuraly shortly after returning from concussion protocol
Ryan Leonard showed his hockey toughness in the most rough-and-tumble game of his career. Shortly after taking a big hit from Adam…
Ryan Leonard leaves Blue Jackets game for concussion protocol after big hit from Adam Fantilli
Ryan Leonard had a scary moment against the Columbus Blue Jackets. While going for a loose puck between the circles late in…
Ryan Leonard congratulated by Wayne Gretzky on first NHL goal in Capitals locker room
Ryan Leonard scored his first NHL goal with Wayne Gretzky in attendance at Capital One Arena to watch Alex Ovechkin tie his…
Ryan Leonard scores first NHL goal on same night Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky for all-time goals record
Ryan Leonard scored his first NHL goal in a historic game for the Washington Capitals. Just 12:11 after Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne…
