Ryan Leonard - NHL News & Rumors

Bags another goal in loss Leonard tallied a goal, put two shots on net and put out two hits in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Los Angeles.

Impact Leonard opened the scoresheet Tuesday just under halfway into the first period. His hot start to the 2026-27 season continues to turn heads, as he's up to four goals, eight points, 22 shots on net and 16 hits across nine outings. The 21-year-old winger has recorded a point in seven of his nine appearances this season despite bouncing around the team's line chart. If he can maintain even a fraction of his current scoring pace, he'll be on track to smash the 45-point total he posted in his rookie campaign. Leonard is an excellent waiver-wire pickup in leagues that value banger stats in addition to steady offensive production.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Leonard | Postgame | Washington Capitals Ryan Leonard speaks with the media after 5-2 loss vs Kings

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Kings vs. Capitals | NHL Highlights | Oct 20, 2026

2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Adrian Kempe scores 2 goals and Kings beat Capitals 5-2 for first win of season

Adrian Kempe scored twice and the Los Angeles Kings got their first win of the season, rallying from an early deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 5-2

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ryan Leonard with a Goal vs. Los Angeles Kings | Washington Capitals Ryan Leonard (Washington Capitals) with a Goal vs. Los Angeles Kings, 10/20/2026

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Nets power-play marker Leonard scored a power-play goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Devils.

Impact Leonard had gone four games without a goal. The 21-year-old was also bumped down to the fourth line at even strength, but he retained a role with the man advantage, which is where he's scored two of his three goals this season. He's up to seven points, 19 shots on net, 14 hits and eight PIM across eight outings.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Leonard | Postgame | Washington Capitals Ryan Leonard speaks with the media postgame

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Ryan Leonard scores highlight-reel goal, leads the Capitals over the Devils 4-2

Ryan Leonard scored a highlight-reel goal and the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Four-game, five-point scoring streak Leonard set up both Washington goals in a 4-2 loss to Carolina on Tuesday.

Impact Leonard is on a four-game, five-point scoring streak that includes four assists and 10 shots. He has six points (two goals, four assists) in six games this season from his role on the third line, and he's averaging almost two minutes a game (1:57) on the power play. Leonard is one of the league's young stars, but he toils in one of, if not the deepest forward corps in the NHL. Ice time will be spread around 5v5, but his power-play usage keeps his fantasy value high.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Svechnikov scores 2 goals to lead the Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Capitals

Andrei Svechnikov scored two goals, including the winner with 6:04 left in the third period, to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday ni...

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Ovechkin's sons introduce him before Washington's home opener, and the Capitals top Pittsburgh 5-3

Alex Ovechkin’s sons Sergei and Ilya handled the task of announcing their father onto the ice before his final home opener

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Adds insurance tally on power play Leonard scored a power-play goal on two shots, doled out four hits and added two PIM in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact Leonard's third-period tally restored a two-goal lead for the Capitals. The 21-year-old winger has two goals, eight shots on net, nine hits and a plus-1 rating over three contests this season. He was moved to the fourth line ahead of this game, but the depth of the Capitals' forward group -- along with Leonard's continued power-play usage -- should keep his offense at an acceptable level.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals top Penguins 5-3 in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in Washington

Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals held on for a win in Alex Ovechkin’s final home opener, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Finds twine to open season Leonard potted a goal, put three shots on net and dished out two hits in Friday's 5-2 win over Carolina.

Impact Leonard kicked off his 2026-27 on the right foot with an even-strength tally late in the second period to give the Capitals a 5-1 lead. The 21-year-old right winger also opened the year on the team's top line alongside Dylan Strome and Alex Ovechkin, which should give him the opportunity to take another step forward this season. Across 75 regular-season games in 2025-26, he compiled 20 goals, 45 points, 153 shots on net and 125 hits. Even with the Caps adding to their forward room in the offseason, the eighth-overall selection from the 2023 NHL Entry Draft is expected to play a large role for the team in 2026-27. Leonard is widely available across multiple fantasy platforms, and given his current spot in Washington's lineup and high ceiling, he's an excellent waiver-wire pickup in deep leagues.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Leonard | Postgame | Washington Capitals Caps forward Ryan Leonard talks to the media after a 5-2 win against the Carolina Hurricanes

OCTOBER 3 • NHL.COM

Tuch scores twice in his first game for Washington, helping the Capitals beat the Hurricanes 5-2

Alex Tuch scored twice in his first game for Washington, Alex Ovechkin opened his 22nd NHL season with an assist and the Capitals beat the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes...

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Andrew Cristall ejected as tempers flare in Capitals-Flyers preseason game Andrew Cristall cross-checked Hunter McDonald in the face and was ejected after the Flyers defenseman had checked Ryan Leonard.

SEPTEMBER 22 • USATODAY.COM

Three Former Boston College Players Headline Timely Big NHL Deals: Puck Drop Ryan Leonard and Cutter Gauthier join Alex Tuch on the top-10 list of biggest contracts signed by former NCAA standouts.

SEPTEMBER 16 • SI.COM

NHL Tonight: Batherson and Leonard Extensions | NHL.com NHL Tonight breaks down eight year contract extensions for Drake Batherson and Ryan Leonard

SEPTEMBER 15 • NHL.COM

NHL teams rush to sign players to eight-year contracts before the new CBA deadline

NHL teams are rushing to re-sign players to eight-year contracts while they still can, before midnight when the new collective bargaining agreement kicks in and sets a new ceiling...

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Capitals sign Ryan Leonard to a monster, 8-year contract The 21 year old forward cashes in big time.

SEPTEMBER 15 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Secures eight-year deal Leonard inked an eight-year, $84 million contract with Washington on Tuesday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Leonard becomes the latest young player with less than 100 games of NHL experience to sign an eight-year deal, following the likes of Noah Ostlund, Ville Koivunen and Zeev Buium. Despite his limited time in the NHL, the 21-year-old Leonard has proven productive, notching 20 goals and 25 assists in 75 regular-season games last year.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Ryan Leonard in negotiations with Capitals | NHL.com The NHL Tonight crew discuss Ryan Leonard in contract extension negotiations with Capitals

AUGUST 20 • NHL.COM

Sabres land No. 4 draft pick in trading Byram to Blackhawks. Capitals acquire Kyrou from Blues

The Buffalo Sabres dealt defenseman Bowen Byram to Chicago and the Washington Capitals acquired right winger Jordan Kyrou in a trade with the St. Louis Blues, with teams keeping bu...

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Capitals say they'll have a contingency plan for whatever Ovechkin decides on his future

Alex Ovechkin’s decision on whether to return for a 22nd season is the biggest loose end facing Washington general manager Chris Patrick and president of hockey operations Brian Ma...

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

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