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A pair of second-period goals in 68 seconds carried the Washington Capitals to a 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken at Capital One Arena on Tuesday night.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / August 26

Capitals’ Ryan Leonard Invited to 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase

Ryan Leonard is the only expected representative for the Washington Capitals at the 2025 National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) Rookie Showcase on Sep.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8

Strategic drafting will keep Capitals competitive for years to come

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NHL News / House of Hockey / May 8

Capitals Make Major Changes After Game 1 Loss to the Hurricanes, Including One Shocking Scratch

The Washington Capitals struggled offensively in Game 1 against the Hurricanes, and now, they've made a shocking lineup change ahead of Game 2. After a

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Look for Capitals' Ryan Leonard to come alive in the playoffs

Through eight games this season, since coming over from Boston College, Leonard has tallied one goal.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 14

Report: Star Capitals prospect likely to return to school

Star Washington Capitals defenseman Cole Hutson is leaning towards returning to Boston University for his sophomore season, per Jeff Marek of Daily Faceoff and sources available to ProHockeyRumors.

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Capitals-Blue Jackets Fight Suddenly Turns Into Five Brawls At Once

A hard hit on Washington Capitals rookie Ryan Leonard turned Saturday’s game in Columbus into something closer to a brawl than a hockey match. The Capitals were routed 7–0 by the Columbus Blue Jackets, but the lopsided score became a footnote when a second-period fight between Leonard and Sean Kuraly set off a chain reaction of chaos.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 12

Huge hit on Ryan Leonard sparks chaotic Capitals-Blue Jackets brawl

Washington Capitals rookie Ryan Leonard received not one but two “welcome to the League” moments in Saturday’s 7-0 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Adam Fantilli flattened the right winger in the first period, causing him to undergo evaluation for a concussion.

Washington Capitals News / House of Hockey / April 12

Washington Capitals Star Ryan Leonard Rushed into Concussion Protocol After Nasty Hit

Ryan Leonard has taken the leap to the NHL in fantastic fashion, but unfortunately he's under a major injury cloud after taking a brutal hit on Saturday.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / April 11

Four Former Boston College Men's Hockey Players Earn All-American Honors

Four former Boston College men’s hockey players — Ryan Leonard, Gabe Perreault, Eamon Powell and Jacob Fowler — earned All-American honors from the American Hockey Coaches Association on Friday evening.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / April 11

Former Boston College Men's Hockey Forward Ryan Leonard Falls Short of Hobey Baker Award

Former Boston College Eagles men’s hockey forward Ryan Leonard came up short of winning the 2025 Hobey Baker Award on Friday evening. The honor was announced at the Frozen Four at Enterprise Center in St.

Washington Capitals News / Boston College Eagles on SI / April 4

Ryan Leonard Named Hobey Baker Hat Trick Finalist, The Rundown: April 4, 2025

The Hobey Baker Award announced its hat trick finalists on Thursday afternoon which featured a former Eagle. Former Boston College men’s hockey forward Ryan Leonard was named one of the three finalists for the award. This season, the Amherst, Mass., native recorded 30 goals and 19 assists for 49 points.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 3

Capitals’ Ryan Leonard, Wild’s Zeev Buium, Lightning’s Isaac Howard named top three finalists for 2025 Hobey Baker Award

Three of the best college hockey players are the last ones in the running for one of the top individual awards in the game. On Thursday, it was announced that Michigan State forward Isaac Howard, University of Denver defenseman Zeev Buium and Boston College forward Ryan Leonard are the Hat Trick finalists for the 2025 Hobie Baker Memorial Award.

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 2

Boston Bruins Lose 9 Straight, Ovechkin Scores, Leonard Makes NHL Debut

The Bruins’ late-season woes deepened Tuesday, April 1st, at TD Garden, where a 4-3 loss to the visiting Capitals extended their losing streak to a concerning

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 1

Beer in hand, Jacob Fowler is at the Capitals game to cheer on Ryan Leonard

Right now, Jacob Fowler is the most popular name in Montreal. The fact that he is thinking about returning to the NCAA is bad news for the Canadiens and their fans.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

Ryan Leonard’s Capitals teammates welcomed him at college bar before his NHL debut

One of the newest NHL signees has received the welcome wagon from his new team. Less than 24 hours before he was set to make his NHL debut against the

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

Capitals Sign Ryan Leonard to 3-Year Entry-Level Contract

The Washington Capitals have signed Ryan Leonard to his three-year entry-level contract. The 20-year-old center was the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft and has dominated non-NHL competition over the last two years at Boston College.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

Capitals sign Ryan Leonard to three-year, entry-level contract

Arguably, the biggest name in college hockey today is on his way up to the big time. Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick announced the team has signed forward Ryan Leonard to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Washington Capitals News / NHL Trade Talk / March 31

Washington Capitals to Sign and Debut Ryan Leonard

According to several sources, including Tarik El-Bashir and David Pagnotta, Ryan Leonard will sign with the Washington Capitals on Monday and is likely to make his NHL debut tomorrow against the Boston Bruins.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31

Capitals expected to sign former first-round pick Ryan Leonard

The Capitals are expected to sign top forward prospect Ryan Leonard out of Boston College, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports. He’ll sign a three-year entry-level contract beginning immediately and will likely make his NHL debut tomorrow against his hometown Bruins.

College Hockey News / Yardbarker / March 28