Ryan Leonard scores first NHL goal on same night Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky for all-time goals record

Ryan Leonard scored his first NHL goal in a historic game for the Washington Capitals.
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Capitals attend Pittsburgh Pirates game at PNC Park ahead of season finale against Penguins
After their 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night, the Washington Capitals immediately flew from Long Island to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ahead of what ended up being a busy Wednesday.
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Washington Capitals announce giveaways for Games 1 and 2 of first round playoff series
The Washington Capitals announced giveaways at Capital One Arena for Games 1 and 2 of their first-round 2025 playoff series.
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Capitals giving away 2025 playoffs lawn signs featuring 50th anniversary Weagle logo
The Washington Capitals are beginning to roll out their initiatives for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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Nic Dowd chugs beer after signing two-year extension: ‘Judy! Judy! Judy!’
Nic Dowd signed a two-year contract extension with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday morning.
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All the NHL’s playoff series are set except for the Washington Capitals’ first-round opponent
The first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs nearly came fully into focus after Tuesday’s slate of games.
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New Alex Ovechkin goals record bobbleheads released, including puck throne and a dual bobble with Wayne Gretzky
Alex Ovechkin became the NHL's new goals kings on April 6 after scoring his 895th career goal against the New York Islanders and passing Wayne Gretzky on the all-time list.