As expected, Ryan Leonard, who was selected by the Washington Capitals eighth overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, signed a three-year, entry-level contract on Monday and could be in the lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the Bruins at TD Garden.

The Washington Capitals signed Boston College forward Ryan Leonard, their 2023 first-round pick, to a three-year entry-level contract.

The Washington Capitals have signed top prospect Ryan Leonard to his entry-level contract, and he could make his NHL debut as soon as Tuesday at the Boston Bruins.