Ryan Leonard, 20, machte sein NHL-Debüt für die Washington Capitals und kämpfte in seinem ersten Spiel. Ryan Leonard, 20, made his NHL debut for the Washington Capitals and fought in his first game.

Washington Capitals forward Ryan Leonard, 20, machte sein NHL-Debüt und seinen ersten Kampf gegen Columbus Blue Jackets Sean Kuraly. Washington Capitals forward Ryan Leonard, 20, made his NHL debut and his first fight against Columbus Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly. Leonard kehrte aus Gehirnerschütterung Protokoll, nachdem er von Adam Fantilli früher im Spiel getroffen. Leonard returned from concussion protocol after being hit by Adam Fantilli earlier in the game. Beide Spieler bekamen Strafen für Kämpfe. Both players received penalties for fighting. Leonard hatte einen anstrengenden Tag und nahm an der Hobey Baker Award Presentation in St. Louis teil, bevor er in Columbus spielte. Leonard had a busy day, attending the Hobey Baker Award Presentation in St. Louis before flying to play in Columbus.