Washington Capitals top prospect Ryan Leonard showcased his skills at the World Junior Championships (WJC), contributing to Team USA's dominant performance. Leonard, who plays for Boston College, recorded an assist, led the team with eight shots on net, and served four penalty minutes (PIMs). His efforts included scoring a power-play goal in a decisive 7-1 victory over Switzerland. Leonard's work ethic and relentless motor have been highlighted, signaling that he might be NHL-ready sooner rather than later. In the game against Switzerland, Leonard also led all forwards in ice time, with 6:41 minutes, while Team USA's offense was bolstered by a hat trick from Snuggerud in the first period.
Ryan Leonard (WSH) drives out of the corner and jams one in at the front of the net. 7-1 USA. #WorldJuniors #ALLCAPS
Ryan Leonard (WSH), who has been a scoring-chance machine in this tournament, finally gets one to go. It's 7-1 on a power-play tally from Leonard on a net-front sweep and stuff.
Team USA up 5-1 on Switzerland thanks to a Snuggerud hat trick in the first. Capitals prospect Ryan Leonard leads all forwards in ice time so far with 6:41 minutes. #ALLCAPS #WJHC
#ALLCAPS top prospect Ryan Leonard had an assist, a team-high 8 shots on net and 4 PIMs in USA’s win yesterday at the WJC. ICYMI, I traveled up to Chestnut Hill, Mass., recently to catch up w/ the Boston College star. https://t.co/MxlgWaazBP
Ryan Leonard shined for Team USA at World Juniors today, and his work ethic and relentless motor speak volumes for the Capitals. More on the #ALLCAPS prospect, who continues to show he was a steal and could be NHL-ready sooner rather than later: https://t.co/AfbeZdwqqs