The Washington Capitals will face the Carolina Hurricanes following a win over the Boston Bruins in Ryan Leonard's NHL debut. Coach Spencer Carbery confirmed Leonard's continued presence in the lineup, stating that the team would remain unchanged, except for the starting goalie, Logan Thompson. The decision to keep Leonard in the game was made with the belief that it would offer a valuable test against a formidable opponent like the Hurricanes. Taylor Raddysh will sit out again, while Dylan McIlrath continues in defense for Matt Roy, who is absent for personal reasons.
Head coach Spencer Carbery emphasized Ryan Leonard's continued participation, stating, "He is [playing] - talked about it as a staff... Good opportunity for him to take another step."
Carbery noted that facing the Hurricanes, a tough opponent, would serve as a significant experience for the rookie, saying, "So, good opportunity for him to take another step and then also experience what it's like to play against this team."
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