John Leonard Scores First Red Wings Goal in Win Over Capitals

Detroit Red Wings forward John Leonard scored his first goal with the team just 1:05 into Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals. Leonard, called up from the AHL to fill in for the injured Patrick Kane, banged home a rebound for his seventh NHL goal overall and first since the 2023-24 season. Prior to his call-up, he led the AHL with 19 goals in 20 games. Leonard expressed happiness with his Red Wings experience. The Red Wings improved to 7-2-1 in their last 10 games and 2-1 since Leonard joined the lineup, and will face the Capitals again Sunday.