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Ryan Leonard Shines as Capitals Defeat Kraken 4-1

10/23/2025

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Ryan Leonard of the Washington Capitals scored his second goal in as many games in a 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday.
Leonard became the youngest Capitals player since Nicklas Backstrom to score in consecutive games.
He has three goals this season and leads NHL rookies in expected goals-for percentage.
Capitals coach Spencer Carbery noted Leonard's ongoing development, and the Capitals benefited from their bottom-six's offensive contributions.

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Ryan Leonard of the Washington Capitals scored his second goal in as many games in a 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday.
Leonard became the youngest Capitals player since Nicklas Backstrom to score in consecutive games.
He has three goals this season and leads NHL rookies in expected goals-for percentage.
Capitals coach Spencer Carbery noted Leonard's ongoing development, and the Capitals benefited from their bottom-six's offensive contributions.