Rookie forward Ryan Leonard had a night to remember in his first home game in Washington. Earlier in the period, he witnessed Alex Ovechkin tie Wayne Gretzky for the most career NHL goals—a historic moment. Then late in the game, with the Capitals clinging to a one-goal lead, Leonard found himself on the ice for a defensive-zone faceoff. When Chicago won the draw back to the point, Leonard’s hustle made the difference. He intercepted the puck, burst free on a breakaway, and tucked it into the empty net to seal the victory while also scoring his first NHL goal. The 8th overall pick in 2023, Leonard’s unassisted effort capped off a perfect night for Capitals fans.