The Washington Capitals signed their highest draft pick since 2007 to an entry-level contract on Monday. Following the Boston College Eagles loss to Denver in the NCAA Tournament over the weekend, forward Ryan Leonard signed a three-year deal worth $950,

As expected, Ryan Leonard, who was selected by the Washington Capitals eighth overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, signed a three-year, entry-level contract on Monday and could be in the lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the Bruins at TD Garden.

The Washington Capitals have signed top prospect Ryan Leonard to his entry-level contract, and he could make his NHL debut as soon as Tuesday at the Boston Bruins

Alex Ovechkin moved one step closer to NHL history on Sunday, scoring his 890th career goal in the Washington Capitals ’ 8–5 home loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The 39-year-old deflected Rasmus Sandin’s shot at 9 minutes, 11 seconds of the third period to cut Washington’s deficit to 6–4.