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Capitals Place Leonard and Lindgren on IR and Recall Trineyev, Stevenson

Coach Spencer Carbery expects a lengthy absence for Leonard, urging stricter policing of head contact.

Dec 3, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Washington Capitals right winger Ryan Leonard (9) celebrates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks in the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) makes a save on Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) during the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Both injured-reserve designations are retroactive to Friday, making Dec. 12 the earliest possible return date.
  • Leonard was hurt on a blindside/high hit by Jacob Trouba in Friday’s game and is out for an extended period, with no supplemental discipline issued to Trouba.
  • Washington recalled forward Bogdan Trineyev and goalie Clay Stevenson from AHL Hershey to cover the roster gaps.
  • Carbery criticized the hit that injured Leonard and called for the NHL to better address head contact to players in vulnerable positions.
  • With Charlie Lindgren sidelined at least the required week, Logan Thompson carries the crease while Carbery anticipates Stevenson will see game action during this stint.