Ryan Leonard dreams came true in his hometown on Tuesday. The Washington Capitals forward made his NHL debut in front of his Boston College teammates and his family during the team’s game against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden.

Two days after wrapping up his career with the Boston College Eagles, Ryan Leonard will hit the ice for the Washington Capitals against the Bruins at TD Garden.

The focus has shifted to which BC players will return for the 2025-26 season, and which might sign professional contracts in the coming days.