One of the most highly-touted players in college hockey is ready to step into the big time, as Ryan Leonard is set to make his NHL debut with the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night when they face the Boston Bruins.

The focus has shifted to which BC players will return for the 2025-26 season, and which might sign professional contracts in the coming days.

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have signed forward Ryan Leonard to a three-year entry-level contract, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. Leonard 's contract will carry an average annual value of $950,000. The Capitals selected Leonard with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.

As if the Washington Capitals aren't good enough, they're getting one of the top prospects outside of the NHL for the stretch run and the playoffs.

Ryan Leonard signed an entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals on Monday, a three-year deal with an average annual value of $950,000. Leonard, selected by Washington with the No. 8 pick of the 2023 NHL Draft,

The Washington Capitals will see a special NHL debut in Boston, as Ryan Leonard is set to play in his first game against his hometown Bruins on Tuesday.

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,

The Caps head into the April portion of their schedule and embark upon a set of back-to-back road games when they face the Bruins in Boston on Tuesday. Tuesday’s tilt is the Caps’ last against an Atlantic Division opponent this season.

Proud of him, of the season that he’s had but also the way he’s conducted himself,” Capitals coach Spencer Carbery said Monday. “The year that he’s had with the world

Alex Ovechkin is closing in on the all-time NHL goal-scoring record held by the legendary Wayne Gretzky. Stats and what to know about "The Great One."

Expert recap and game analysis of the Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins NHL game from April 1, 2025 on ESPN.

Now, at age 39, Ovechkin is on the verge of becoming the NHL's all-time goals leader, and he can pass Gretzky's mark of 894 before the end of season. The Capitals standout currently has 891 career goals after he scored his 38th of the season Tuesday when he tapped home a beautiful Dylan Strome pass on a first-period power play against the Bruins.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal to move within four of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record, helping the Washington Capitals defeat the host Boston Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday night.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal, moving him four away from passing Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and Dylan Strome broke a third-period tie on Tuesday night to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL Goal record with odds increasing for it to happen versus the New York Islanders