"Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery changed all four of the Caps' forward lines at practice on Monday. Arguably, the most notable update came as rookie winger Ryan Leonard was placed on a line with captain Alex Ovechkin for the first time since the 20-year-old joined the team last spring. Leonard, who was eight months old when Ovechkin made his NHL debut in 2005, was asked about the possibility of playing with such a legendary player against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night."
"'It's pretty cool,' Leonard said Monday. 'So, obviously, we'll see what happens tomorrow. But, yeah, if it happens, I won't take it for granted.' Playing with Ovechkin provides a unique challenge for any player, especially one as inexperienced and young as Leonard. However, the 2023 first-round pick sounds well aware of his first and foremost responsibility: get the big man the puck."
Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery shuffled all four forward lines at practice, moving rookie winger Ryan Leonard onto a line with captain Alex Ovechkin for the first time since Leonard joined the team. Connor McMichael would center the two wingers if the changes hold. Leonard said he would not take the opportunity for granted and emphasized his role to get Ovechkin the puck, noting Ovechkin's ability to find shooting spots. Ovechkin has two goals and seven points through nine games, while Leonard has a four-game point streak (2g, 2a). Carbery hopes Leonard's blend of skill and work ethic will help the top line.
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