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Ryan Leonard scores highlight-reel goal, leads the Capitals over the Devils 4-2

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ryan Leonard scored a highlight-reel goal and the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Saturday afternoon.Ilya Protas, Dylan Strome and Boone Jenner also scored and Vincent Desharnais had two assists for the Capitals, who…

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Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 7:48 PM

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Ryan Leonard scored a highlight-reel goal as the Washington Capitals defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-2.
The Capitals secured the home victory over their division rivals on Saturday afternoon in Washington.
The game took place amid major roster shifts, including New Jersey's reported acquisition of goalie Connor Hellebuyck.

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Ryan Leonard scored a highlight-reel goal to propel the Washington Capitals to a 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday afternoon in Washington. Leonard's performance helped secure the home win for the Capitals in their Metropolitan Division matchup.

The contest featured Leonard leading the offensive charge for Washington against a Devils squad undergoing significant roster movement, following reports of New Jersey acquiring goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets.

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Ryan Leonard scores highlight-reel goal, leads the Capitals over the Devils 4-2

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