"Leonard plucked a loose puck out of mid-air in the offensive zone, set it down, and snapped a shot over the glove of goaltender Jake Allen. 'I trusted my shot,' Leonard said postgame."
"'I think [Leonard's shot] is deceptively heavy and hard,' head coach Spencer Carbery said. 'He can step into it. We see that every day in practice.'"
"'His shot is elite. It's one of the things that is going to make him a great NHL player,' Carbery added, highlighting Leonard's unique ability to beat goalies."
"With the goal, Leonard became the first Capitals rookie to score 15 times in a season since Alex Ovechkin potted 52 goals during the 2005-06 campaign."
Ryan Leonard scored his fifth goal in eight games against the New Jersey Devils, bringing his season total to 15 goals. His goal was the only five-on-five score in the game, occurring in the first period. Leonard showcased his shooting ability, attributing his success to a good setup from teammates. Head coach Spencer Carbery praised Leonard's shot as elite, emphasizing its potential to beat goaltenders. Leonard's achievement marks him as the first Capitals rookie to reach 15 goals since Alex Ovechkin in the 2005-06 season.
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