"His first sandpaper-y moment came with Tony DeAngelo in the first period, per a video from @capsf1sh. As Leonard threw a shot on goal, the Islanders defenseman came in to try to land a big hit. Leonard, though, got his arms up and threw DeAngelo to the ice with authority. He then added insult to injury by trying to keep the defenseman on the ice by putting both knees on his back."
"Leonard also got attention on social media for a netfront battle he had with 2025 first overall pick Matthew Schaefer, who was without a stick. The two players shoved each other before Leonard slashed the Islanders' defenseman in the left calf. Schaefer then dove towards Leonard as he received the puck and hauled him down, earning a tripping penalty. Leonard managed to be a game-changer with his hands, too."
Ryan Leonard delivered both physical agitation and timely playmaking during the Washington Capitals' 4-1 win over the New York Islanders. He initiated a heated sequence with Tony DeAngelo, throwing him to the ice and briefly putting knees on his back, then drew further reaction without penalties. Leonard engaged in a netfront scuffle with Matthew Schaefer, prompting a tripping penalty after Schaefer dove on him. On the power play, Leonard executed a perfect cross-ice pass to Alex Ovechkin that led to a deflection goal by Tom Wilson, marking Leonard's third point.
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