Ryan Leonard experiences his first "speech" in Washington Capitals postgame tradition
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The Washington Capitals are enjoying a shaky road victory against the Boston Bruins, and top prospect Ryan Leonard got his first taste of NHL hockey. While the Caps' managed to scrape together an important two points in the Presidents' Trophy race, Ryan Leonard played a respectable first game in the big leagues.
From the get-go, Ryan Leonard made all the right decisions.
The 20-year-old prospect wasted no time shaking off the nerves, making his presence felt early, laying a crushing hit on a Bruins player at centre ice.
Check out the massive hit in the link provided below:
Additionally, Leonard showcased a ton of poise and work ethic, contributing on the forecheck on Dylan Strome's 4-3 go-ahead tally.
Ryan Leonard's NHL debut was so impressive, he earned himself a well deserved shout-out during the Capitals' locker-room celebration.
Spencer Carbery gives Ryan Leonard a postgame shoutout
Following the victory, Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery expressed his excitement over the big win, highlighting key individual performances which deserved recognition.
Well, Ryan Leonard definitely earned a shoutout from his head coach.
Check out coach Leonard's post game speech in the link below:
In classic Capitals' fashion, Leonard's teammates demanded a "speech", prompting him to stand up timidly -- but hilariously -- did the best he could.
After the shenanigans, Ryan Leonard made himself available to the media, sharing his assessment on his NHL debut.
«[I was] just trying to keep up with the team, knowing that this season was the end goal to get here. It's such a fun group to watch and it's even [more fun] to be here.»
-Ryan Leonard
-Ryan Leonard
Ryan Leonard has every reason to feel proud of his NHL debut. Stepping into a top-six role is no small feat -- and the 20 year old prospect did a fantastic job.
As time goes on, his confidence on the ice will only grow stronger -- hopefully his "speeches" will too!
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