Ryan Leonard scores second goal of preseason by getting to Bruins net front: '[He did] exactly what I've been talking to him about'

"I thought he did a really good job getting to the inside, fights for space, gets rewarded. Couple other really good plays, using his feet to create more space for himself and with that create some opportunities for his teammates. He did some good things."

"It was a little bit of a slewfoot, so, obviously, that pisses you off a little bit, but there's also a fine line where you're putting yourself out there, but you don't want to put the team on the penalty kill. I try to find t"

Ryan Leonard, a 20-year-old 2023 first-round pick, scored the Capitals' lone goal in a 3-1 preseason loss to the Boston Bruins, his second goal in three preseason games. The goal resulted from a gritty inside effort where he battled for position and punched home a rebound created by defenseman Jakob Chychrun. Coach Spencer Carbery praised Leonard for responding to one-on-one coaching, noting his ability to get inside, fight for space, and use his feet to create opportunities. Leonard logged 15:14, recorded two shots, one blocked shot, two hits, and drew a roughing penalty on Jonathan Aspirot.

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