"Like I said yesterday, any time you see the puck going in the back of the net, it's a huge confidence boost, especially when you're beating an NHL goalie. I knew it was going to go in at some point, but it was good to get it in preseason and just trust myself a little bit more. And then the shootout was a plus too."
"I mean, I know what he's measuring when he says that. He shot one into the white netting twice, once in the shootout and once off the rush, and it was an incredible play, a highlight-reel goal. Shootout was a great move. So those are positives."
Spencer Carbery has provided one-on-one coaching to Washington Capitals prospect Ryan Leonard at training camp. Carbery advised Leonard not to judge his game solely by goals and assists, warning against self-imposed early pressure. Leonard scored a highlight-reel preseason goal against the New Jersey Devils and said the goal and shootout success boosted his confidence. Carbery agreed Leonard played better overall but tempered expectations, noting context such as an empty-netter and rookie concerns about scoring. Carbery highlighted positives from Leonard's play while urging patience as Leonard starts his NHL career.
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