Ryan Leonard Scores Opening Goal in 4-1 Defeat to Flyers

Ryan Leonard scored the opening goal for the Washington Capitals 9:21 into the first period of Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, converting a pass from Alex Ovechkin. Despite the early advantage, the Capitals were unable to hold the lead, conceding four unanswered goals to fall to 71 points on the season. Washington has now lost four of its last five games and will travel to face the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.