Ryan Leonard Absorbs Heavy Hit in Preseason Action

Washington Capitals forward Ryan Leonard remained in Monday's preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers after taking a hard, clean hit into the boards from Flyers defenseman Hunter McDonald. The hit sparked a heated response from teammate Andrew Cristall, who was ejected. Entering his second full NHL season, the 21-year-old Leonard recently signed an eight-year contract extension carrying a $10.5 million average annual value.