Capitals rookie Ryan Leonard left Friday's loss to the Ducks after a high hit from Jacob Trouba late in the first.

The Washington Capitals opened their road finale against the Anaheim Ducks without one of their most productive rookies after forward Ryan Leonard exited late in the first period. The 20-year-old skated off bloodied following a blindside hit from Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba, ending his night after just 4:38 of ice time.

Washington Capitals rookie forward Ryan Leonard has been ruled out of Friday night's contest against the Anaheim Ducks.

Ovechkin started the scoring with a putback of a Roy shot at 8:25. Sonny Milano made it 2-0 at 10:05, converting a Declan Chisholm feed 10 seconds after a Hendrix Lapierre face-off win in the offensive zone. The Sharks unsuccessfully challenged the Milano goal, putting the Caps on the power play.

Two days after wrapping up his career with the Boston College Eagles, Ryan Leonard will hit the ice for his new team against the Boston Bruins. Leonard signed an NHL contract with the Washington Capitals on Monday, and will make his pro debut against the ...

BOSTON — On Monday, Ryan Leonard was with his brothers. The 20-year-old was surrounded by teammates and friends inside their dressing room at Boston College’s Conte Forum, about to sign his three-year entry-level NHL contract, when his phone buzzed.

Alex Ovechkin, at 40, and 20-year-old rookie Ryan Leonard achieved a historic NHL first, both scoring multiple goals in the Capitals' 7-1 win. Ovechki