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Rinkside Update | John Leonard | Washington Capitals John Leonard, father of Ryan Leonard, and Mike Vogel preview matchup in Nashville

3 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Deals pair of helpers Leonard logged two assists and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Capitals play the Stars after Sourdif's hat trick

The Washington Capitals host the Dallas Stars after Justin Sourdif's hat trick against the Anaheim Ducks in the Capitals' 7-4 win

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Two-point effort against Ducks Leonard scored a goal and added an assist in Monday's 7-4 win over Anaheim.

Impact Both points came in the second period, as Leonard potted Washington's third goal before having a hand in Justin Sourdif's third of the night. Leonard has gotten onto the scoresheet in four straight games, and over seven contests since returning from a shoulder injury he's picked up two goals and seven points while skating on the Caps' second line at even strength, and first power-play unit.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Leonard | Postgame | Washington Capitals Ryan Leonard speaks postgame

JANUARY 6 • NHL.COM

Justin Sourdif scores his first hat trick to lead the Capitals to a 7-4 win over the Ducks

Justin Sourdif scored his first NHL hat trick and added two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-4 on Monday night

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

TWO penalty shots in ONE period!!

JANUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

Forces overtime Saturday Leonard scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Leonard has earned a goal and four assists over six games since he returned from a shoulder injury. The 20-year-old could get a boost in usage if Tom Wilson (lower body) or Aliaksei Protas (lower body) miss any additional time. Leonard is up to eight goals, 23 points, 72 shots on net, 48 hits, 20 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 35 appearances, mainly in a third-line role. Leonard is now fourth in rookie points, trailing Ivan Demidov (35), Beckett Sennecke (31) and Matthew Schaefer (28).

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Leonard | Postgame | Washington Capitals Ryan Leonard speaks to the media after the 3-2 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.

JANUARY 4 • NHL.COM

Blackhawks vs. Capitals | NHL Highlights | January 03, 2026

JANUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Blackhawks drop Capitals to 0-5 in shootouts, beat Washington in 6 rounds for a 3-2 win

Nick Foligno scored in the sixth round of a shootout to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Zetterlund's 10th goal of the season late in the 3rd period gives Senators a 4-3 win over Capitals

Fabian Zetterlund scored with less that two-and-a-half minutes remaining to give the Ottawa Senators a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Back from injury with big bang Leonard picked up two assists Tuesday in a 7-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact 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 only to Ivan Demidov (0.81) and Beckett Sennecke (0.76) on the rookie scoring list.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • NHL.COM

Rangers score 5 goals in the 3rd period to beat the Capitals 7-3 for another road win

Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 68 seconds apart, part of a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 victory over the Washington Capitals

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Removed from IR Leonard (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Following a seven-game absence, Leonard is poised to return to the lineup against the Rangers on Tuesday. He has picked up seven goals, 18 points, 61 shots on net and 43 hits across 29 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Seider has a goal and an assist, Red Wings beat Capitals 5-2

Moritz Seider had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 5-2

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Considered day-to-day Leonard (shoulder) is day-to-day, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post on Saturday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes top Capitals 3-2 in SO in a matchup of the top teams in the Eastern Conference standings

Brandon Bussi stopped all three shots in a shootout to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals in a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern C...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Out 3-4 weeks The Capitals announced Thursday that Leonard (shoulder) should miss 3-4 weeks.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to IR Leonard (upper body) was moved to injured reserve Sunday.

Impact Washington recalled Bogdan Trineyev from AHL Hershey in a corresponding move. Leonard will miss at least the next two games, starting with Sunday's matchup against Columbus, after landing on injured reserve. However, it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. Leonard has contributed seven goals, 18 points, 61 shots on net and 43 hits across 29 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not available for Sunday Leonard (upper body) has been ruled out of Sunday's tilt against Columbus, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Leonard absorbed a big hit from Jacob Trouba in the first period Friday and did not return. Head coach Spencer Carbery said after the game that Leonard was going to be out, but did not provide a timeline for his return. Leonard has seven goals and 18 points in 29 games, including two goals and five helpers in four games before the injury. Sonny Milano could draw into the lineup Sunday, in place of Leonard.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains upper-body injury Leonard (upper body) won't finish Friday's game versus the Ducks.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Ryan Leonard's 4-point outing fuels Capitals' blowout of Sharks Deadspin | Ryan Leonard's 4-point outing fuels Capitals' blowout of Sharks

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Racks up four points in blowout win Leonard scored twice on six shots, added two assists, logged two hits and went plus-3 in Wednesdays' 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Leonard was involved in four of the Sharks' last five goals in this contest. He had gone seven games without scoring, though he had four assists over his last 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.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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