"EA Sports released NHL 26, the latest version of their popular video game series, earlier this month, and recently used their in-game simulation engine to predict what Leonard and three other top rookies, Ivan Demidov, Michael Misa, and Matthew Schaefer, will accomplish in their careers. The social media posts of their results went viral, as the game predicted that the four young talents would soon become NHL legends."
"The digital version of Leonard recorded 1,452 points (681g, 771a) in 1,523 career games, winning two Hart Trophies, one Conn Smythe Trophy, and two Stanley Cups along the way. Leonard scoring 681 goals would put him just in front of Luc Robitaille (668) and just behind Teemu Selanne (684) for the 13th most goals in NHL history. The 20-year-old forward took the news of his apparent future well at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Wednesday,"
EA Sports used NHL 26's simulation engine to project career outcomes for Ryan Leonard and three other top rookies: Ivan Demidov, Michael Misa, and Matthew Schaefer. The simulation produced viral social posts by projecting the four prospects to become NHL legends. Leonard's simulated career totaled 1,452 points (681 goals, 771 assists) across 1,523 games, plus two Hart Trophies, one Conn Smythe Trophy, and two Stanley Cups. Leonard reacted with humor and perspective, noting the longevity required for 1,500 games and referencing Alex Ovechkin's nearing that milestone. Leonard scored one goal in nine NHL games last season and is expected to play a full season in the Capitals' top six.
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