Leonard, Ryan #9 (RW) - Washington Capitals - 2026 Playoffs
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 205 lbs.
Shoots: R
Born on: Jan. 21, 2005
Age: 21
Birthplace: Northampton, None
Salary: $0.950M
Cap Hit: $0.950M
NHL.com: Go

Statistics - 2026 Playoffs

GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Date News Advice
April 12, 2026 Leonard scored two goals, one the game-winner, in Saturday's 6-3 victory over the Penguins. - Both tallies came in a wild second period as the two teams combined for seven of their nine goals. Leonard is surging to end the regular season, racking up five goals and eight points over the last seven games to carry the 21-year-old to his first career 20-goal campaign. None
April 8, 2026 Leonard scored a goal on four shots, added four PIM and doled out five hits in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Maple Leafs. - Leonard has three goals and three assists over his last six outings. The 21-year-old winger put the Capitals up 2-0 in the second period. He's been effective as a rookie with 18 goals, 42 points, 146 shots on net, 119 hits, 47 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 72 appearances, mainly in a middle-six role. None
April 4, 2026 Leonard tallied a goal, put two shots on net, had two PIM and dished out two hits in Saturday's 6-2 win over Buffalo. - Leonard padded Washington's lead early in Saturday's third period to put the team up 5-2. Overall, the 21-year-old winger is up to 17 goals, 41 points, 140 shots on net, 111 hits and 22 blocked shots through 70 games this season. He actively holds a four-game point streak and has seven goals, 11 points, 32 shots on net and 35 hits over his last 15 games. Leonard has taken a step up this season and should continue to provide fantasy managers with solid category coverage for seasons to come. He is an excellent streaming option for the remainder of the fantasy playoffs. None
April 1, 2026 Leonard produced a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Flyers. - Both points came in the second period as the Capitals reclaimed the lead for good. Leonard made an impact in March, as the 21-year-old winger collected six goals and nine points in 13 games, with half his tallies for the month coming on the power play. None
March 21, 2026 Leonard scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 2-1 win over the Devils. - Leonard has had a good month, scoring five goals and adding an assist over eight contests. The 21-year-old rookie is up to 15 goals, 36 points, 123 shots on net, 98 hits and 34 PIM through 63 appearances. Leonard has mostly played in the middle six, but he's already showing ample potential for when he gets a larger role in the future. None
March 13, 2026 Leonard scored a goal and went plus-2 in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Sabres. - Leonard's point streak is at five games (four goals, one assist), and he's scored in three straight contests. The 21-year-old is still playing on the third line and second power-play unit, but his confidence is rising late in the season. That's encouraging to see after his struggles in late January and February. Leonard has 14 goals, 35 points, 117 shots on net, 89 hits, 34 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 60 appearances this season. None
March 11, 2026 Leonard scored a power-play goal on two shots, added four hits and went minus-2 in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Flyers. - Leonard has three goals and an assist during his four-game point streak to start March. The 21-year-old winger is looking a bit more comfortable this month after going 14 games in which he had just a single assist between Jan. 17 and Feb. 28. The rookie has 13 goals, 21 assists, 11 power-play points, 116 shots on net, 88 hits and a minus-1 rating through 59 appearances. None
March 10, 2026 Leonard deposited a goal, placed three shots on net and dished out four hits in Monday's 7-3 win over the Flames. - Leonard's goal arrived with 16 seconds remaining in the contest to place the Capitals up by four scores. He is up to 12 goals, 33 points, 114 shots on net, 84 hits and 20 blocked shots over 58 games this season. The 21-year-old winger is off to a hot start in March, where he has a point in each of the three games he's played. In that stretch, he has posted two goals, six shots on net and eight hits, showcasing his ability to cover stat categories and making him a valuable player to own in category-based fantasy leagues for years to come. None
March 4, 2026 Leonard scored a power-play goal on two shots and added three hits in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Mammoth. - Leonard ended a 14-game goal drought with the third-period tally. During that slump, he was limited to one assist, 28 shots on net, 18 hits and 14 PIM. It's possible the 21-year-old has hit the rookie wall in the second half of the campaign. He's at 11 goals, 31 points, 110 shots on net, 79 hits, 34 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 56 appearances. The Capitals are trying to stay in the playoff race, but they don't have games in hand, so they can't afford anyone being a passenger down the stretch. None
Jan. 15, 2026 Leonard scored a goal Thursday in a 3-2 loss to the Sharks. - Since returning from a seven-game injury absence on Dec. 23, Leonard has recorded 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 12 games played. Overall, he has 10 goals, 19 assists and 80 shots in 41 games this season. That puts Leonard fourth on the rookie scoring list behind Ivan Demidov (40), Beckett Sennecke (35) and Matthew Schaefer (30). None
Jan. 9, 2026 Leonard logged two assists and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks. - Leonard saw a four-game point streak end versus the Stars on Wednesday, but he bounced back with helpers on goals by Connor McMichael and Justin Sourdif in this contest. The 20-year-old Leonard continues to improve as he gains more trust with the Capitals' coaching staff. The rookie winger is up to 27 points (seven on the power play), 77 shots on net, 51 hits, 20 PIM and a plus-11 rating over 38 appearances. As long as he keeps seeing middle-six minutes and power-play time, he has the tools to help most fantasy teams. None
Jan. 6, 2026 Leonard scored a goal and added an assist in Monday's 7-4 win over Anaheim. - Both points came in the second period, as Leonard potted Washington's third goal before having a hand in Justin Sourdif's third of the night. Leonard has gotten onto the scoresheet in four straight games, and over seven contests since returning from a shoulder injury, he's picked up two goals and seven points while skating on the Caps' second line at even strength and first power-play unit. None
Jan. 4, 2026 Leonard scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Blackhawks. - Leonard has earned a goal and four assists over six games since he returned from a shoulder injury. The 20-year-old could get a boost in usage if Tom Wilson (lower body) or Aliaksei Protas (lower body) miss any additional time. Leonard is up to eight goals, 23 points, 72 shots on net, 48 hits, 20 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 35 appearances, mainly in a third-line role. Leonard is now fourth in rookie points, trailing Ivan Demidov (35), Beckett Sennecke (31) and Matthew Schaefer (28). None
Dec. 23, 2025 Leonard (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports. - Following a seven-game absence, Leonard is poised to return to the lineup against the Rangers on Tuesday. He has picked up seven goals, 18 points, 61 shots on net and 43 hits across 29 appearances this season. None
Dec. 20, 2025 Leonard (shoulder) is day-to-day, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post on Saturday. - Leonard will miss his sixth consecutive game against Detroit on Saturday, but he has been progressing. However, it remains unclear if he will return before the Christmas break. He has accounted for seven goals, 18 points, 61 shots on net and 43 hits across 29 appearances this season. None
Dec. 11, 2025 The Capitals announced Thursday that Leonard (shoulder) should miss 3-4 weeks. - Leonard absorbed a huge hit, courtesy of Jacob Trouba on Dec. 5 in Anaheim. Leonard has seven goals and 11 assists across 29 contests this season. None
Dec. 7, 2025 Leonard (upper body) was moved to injured reserve Sunday. - Washington recalled Bogdan Trineyev from AHL Hershey in a corresponding move. Leonard will be out for an extended period of time, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post, but it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. Leonard has contributed seven goals, 18 points, 61 shots on net and 43 hits across 29 appearances this season. None
Dec. 6, 2025 Leonard (upper body) has been ruled out for Sunday's tilt against Columbus, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports Saturday. - Leonard absorbed a big hit from Jacob Trouba in the first period Friday and did not return. Head coach Spencer Carbery said after the game that Leonard was going to be out, but he did not provide a timeline for his return. Leonard has seven goals and 18 points in 29 games, including two goals and five helpers in four games before the injury. Sonny Milano could draw into the lineup Sunday in place of Leonard. None
Dec. 5, 2025 Leonard (upper body) won't finish Friday's game versus the Ducks. - Leonard was rocked on a heavy hit by Jacob Trouba in the first period and was unable to return from it. Losing Leonard for any length of time could be troublesome for the Capitals' depth, as he was rounding into form with eight points over six games prior to Friday. Sonny Milano is the extra forward on the roster, but the Capitals could dip into their depth at AHL Hershey if Leonard ends up missing an extended length of time. None
Dec. 3, 2025 Leonard scored twice on six shots, added two assists, logged two hits and went plus-3 in Wednesdays' 7-1 win over the Sharks. - Leonard was involved in four of the Sharks' last five goals in this contest. He had gone seven games without scoring, though he had four assists over his last five outings before the best game of his young career Wednesday. Overall, the 20-year-old rookie is up to seven goals, 18 points, 60 shots on net, 43 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-7 rating across 28 appearances. That kind of production should have a home in most fantasy formats. None
Nov. 20, 2025 Leonard scored two goals in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Oilers. - The rookie winger delivered his first career multi-point performance in his 29th NHL game, getting pucks past Stuart Skinner in the first and second periods. Leonard, the eighth overall pick in the 2023 Draft, snapped a 12-game goal drought with the effort, but he's stayed fairly productive overall in his first full season at the top level, and over the last 15 contests he's churned out four goals and nine points. None
Oct. 22, 2025 Leonard scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Kraken. - Leonard has scored in back-to-back games. He saw just 10:22 of ice time Tuesday, but he's been reliably in a third-line role to begin the campaign. The 20-year-old winger has plenty of scoring potential, and an injury to a top-six winger could give him the opportunity to log more minutes. He's produced three goals, 16 shots on net, 14 hits and a plus-3 rating through seven contests to start 2025-26. None
Oct. 19, 2025 Leonard scored a goal on three shots and delivered four hits during his 14:04 of ice time in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks. - The rookie buried his second goal of the season on the power play Sunday, kickstarting a crazy Capitals comeback attempt that came up just a goal short. Leonard is averaging just 12:24 of ice time so far this season, but does see time on the team's second power play unit. Washington sports a deep group of forwards that may make it tough to find a promotion to the top-six anytime soon, despite the 20-year-old's immense talent. None
Oct. 12, 2025 Leonard netted a goal and had three hits in Saturday's 4-2 win against the Islanders. - Leonard's first goal of the season came midway through the second period off a feed from defenseman Jakob Chychrun. The 20-year-old Leonard is up to two goals in 11 career regular-season games. He is currently in a third-line role on the right wing but has seen a solid chunk of power-play time as a part of the second unit. His five-on-five ice time is a current limitation for his fantasy ceiling, as he saw just 10:01 Saturday. Leonard is best as a future-oriented stash in keeper formats for the time being, with the potential to carve out a larger role by the end of this season. None
April 24, 2025 Leonard provided an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Canadiens in Game 2. - Leonard has stayed in the Capitals' lineup since April 1 after signing his entry-level deal a day earlier. The 20-year-old is in a bottom-six role during the playoffs, though he's also involved on the power play. He has a helper, four shots, three hits and a plus-1 rating through two playoff outings. While he has a bright future ahead, his role is likely to be limited this postseason as he continues to adjust to the NHL. None
April 4, 2025 Leonard scored an empty-net goal on four shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Friday's 5-3 win over the Blackhawks. - It took Leonard just three games to put his name on an NHL scoresheet, and he did so in the same contest that Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky for the all-time goals record. It'll be a memorable moment for Leonard, who has slotted right into a middle-six role while racking up five shots on net, nine hits and a plus-1 rating over three appearances. The eighth overall pick from 2023 has tremendous scoring upside, but fantasy managers in redraft formats may want to wait until 2025-26 to take a gamble on him. None
March 31, 2025 Leonard signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Washington on Monday. - Leonard produced 30 goals and 49 points in 37 games with Boston College during his sophomore season in 2024-25. He captained Team USA to a gold medal at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, posting five goals and 10 points in seven games en route to being named the tournament MVP. The Capitals selected the 20-year-old forward with the No. 8 pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Leonard could make his Washington debut versus Boston on Tuesday. None

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Date Key Old Value New Value
2025-12-11 Injury Text Upper Body Shoulder
2025-12-07 ir No Yes
2025-12-07 Injury Status OUT IR
2025-12-06 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY OUT
2025-12-06 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY
2025-12-06 Injury Text Upper Body
2025-12-06 Injured No Yes
2025-10-10 Weight 192 lb 205 lb
2025-10-06 injury_note
2025-10-06 analysis
2025-10-06 update
2025-09-03 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.950M
2025-09-03 Salary $0.000M $0.950M
2025-09-03 Pickable No Yes
2025-08-29 Weight None lb 192 lb
2025-06-24 Active in League No Yes
2025-06-24 Franchise 2025 2025 Washington Capitals