"Ryan Leonard was back on the ice for the Washington Capitals on Thursday morning. The 20-year-old winger, donning a light blue, no-contact jersey, skated and participated in drills for the first time since Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba injured Leonard's shoulder and face with a hit on December 5."
"The 2023 first-round pick has recorded 18 points (7g, 11a) in 29 games this season, which still ranks fourth among all NHL rookies. Before getting injured just 4:38 of ice time into the game against the Ducks, Leonard had eight points (2g, 6a) in his last six games. Just two days prior, he had become the first rookie in the league this season to post a four-point game with two goals and two assists against the San Jose Sharks."
"Leonard had also just been promoted to the team's first power-play unit a few games before being injured, and the Capitals converted on four of their 16 chances with the rookie winger taking up the bigger role. They have scored just one power-play goal in their last 15 attempts without him."
Ryan Leonard returned to on-ice skating and drills in a light blue no-contact jersey after taking a hit on December 5 that injured his shoulder and face. The Washington Capitals projected his recovery timeline at three to four weeks, and he remains on injured reserve, having missed the past four games as the team went 1-2-1 without him. Leonard has 18 points (7g, 11a) in 29 games, ranking fourth among NHL rookies, and entered the injury riding a hot streak and a promotion to the first power-play unit. The Capitals have struggled on the power play in his absence, converting one of their last 15 attempts.
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