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

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The 'Most career goals in NHL history' quiz

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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The 'Most career goals in NHL history' quiz

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.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

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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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 5

Ryan Leonard gets Wayne Gretzky message after 1st career goal

Friday night’s matchup between the Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks will go down in history as the night Alex Ovechkin matched Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record.

Washington Capitals News / Inside The Rink / April 4

Ryan Leonard is a Net Positive For the Washington Capitals

20-year-old Ryan Leonard, the Capitals’ 2023 first-round draft pick, made his debut with Washington on April 1st as the team visited the Boston Bruins.

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.

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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1

Capitals’ Ryan Leonard speaks out ahead of NHL debut vs. Bruins

Watching a record be broken is an unbelievable feeling: Just ask newest member of the Washington Capitals, Ryan Leonard. He is on the verge of seeing Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record.

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 / Boston College Eagles on SI / April 1

Ryan Leonard’s Jersey Number Announced by Capitals, The Rundown: April 1, 2025

Ryan Leonard’s collegiate hockey career has officially come to an end. The forward signed with the Washington Capitals on Monday afternoon to an entry level contract.

Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

Washington Capitals Sign 2023 First-Round Pick

Ryan Leonard has had a busy few days. Fresh off leading Boston College to the NCAA National Championship game, the 2023 first-round pick has signed a three year entry-level deal with the Washington Capitals.

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

Top NHL prospects shine in first round of NCAA Tournament

Some of the top NHL prospects stood out during the first round of the 2025 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey tournament on Friday.

Watch: Top NHL prospect scores game-winner for Boston College

Big-hype prospects: Gadkowsky, Boija, Hutson, Borgesi

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The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27

Big-hype prospects: Gadkowsky, Boija, Hutson, Borgesi

College hockey has drawn into the center focus of the hockey world.

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College Hockey News / Yardbarker / March 25

Five storylines on path to NCAA's Frozen Four

Storylines on path to Frozen Four: Can Boston College star cement status as a top NHL pick?

Sixteen teams are left for Thursday's opening round of the 2025 NCAA men's hockey tournament.

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Washington Capitals News / Flamesnation / January 5

World Juniors Day 8 Recap: Ryan Leonard dominant as USA advances to face Finland for gold

Washington Capitals prospect Ryan Leonard looked like a man against boys on Saturday as Team USA punched its ticket to the gold-medal game at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship with a 4-1 win over Team Czechia.