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Capitals Rule Ryan Leonard Out 3–4 Weeks With Shoulder Injury

The 2023 No. 8 pick has 18 points in 29 games for a first-place Washington team.

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
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Overview

  • Capitals PR announced Thursday that Leonard sustained the shoulder injury in the Dec. 5 game in Anaheim.
  • The team set a projected recovery window of approximately three to four weeks based on the rehabilitation plan.
  • The injury followed a hit reported to involve Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba during the Anaheim matchup.
  • Leonard has seven goals and 11 assists this season while averaging 13:20 of ice time across 29 games.
  • Washington entered Thursday at 18-9-3 with 39 points through 30 games, leading the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference.