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Capitals' Rookie Leonard Pranked with Ovechkin's Bright Laces

5/4/2025

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Rookie Ryan Leonard of the Washington Capitals found himself the target of a playful prank when teammates swapped his skates, forcing him to wear Alex Ovechkin's bright yellow laces during practice. Leonard chuckled, recognizing the tradition that dates back to 2019, especially aimed at young Russian players. The Capitals are gearing up to face the Hurricanes in the playoffs soon.

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Rookie Ryan Leonard of the Washington Capitals found himself the target of a playful prank when teammates swapped his skates, forcing him to wear Alex Ovechkin's bright yellow laces during practice. Leonard chuckled, recognizing the tradition that dates back to 2019, especially aimed at young Russian players. The Capitals are gearing up to face the Hurricanes in the playoffs soon.