Ryan Leonard, the 21-year-old Washington Capitals rookie, continues his exceptional performance with a goal-scoring streak of three consecutive games and a five-game point streak totaling four goals and one assist. In the Capitals' 2-1 win over Buffalo, Leonard scored the game-tying goal in the second period after forcing a turnover and executing a two-on-one opportunity. His 14 goals in 60 games represent the most by a Capitals rookie since Nicklas Backstrom's 14 goals in 82 games during the 2007-08 season. Leonard now has 35 points in 60 games this season and is tied for the league lead among NHL rookies with 14 goals.
"Kid can shoot the hockey puck. I think we're finding that out. He's an elite shooter, and I know I've said it before, but he's going to score a heck of a lot of goals in this league. That's a goal scorer's goal right there."
"Yeah, thought their D was a little lackadaisical with that first pass. I kind of anticipated that and just beat the defenseman to the puck and just tried to execute, give ourselves a chance in this game."
"Ryan Leonard's 14 goals in 60 games this season are the most by a Capitals rookie since Nicklas Backstrom scored 14 goals in 82 games in 2007-08."
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