"The Caps have been struggling to find their game of late, their recent slide coinciding (and not coincidentally) with the loss of Ryan Leonard a few weeks ago. The 20-year-old drew back into the lineup sooner than expected, and his return did seem to provide a spark to the team...until it didn't, as the Caps let a one-goal lead slip away to lose to the hapless Rangers."
"Plus: For most of the first 40 minutes - and despite giving up the game's first goal - the Caps seemed to be very much in control of things, getting timely scoring (and a little luck) while controlling play in the offensive zone. It was nice to see after what have been some recent lackluster performances, and they took a 3-2 lead into the final frame."
"Caps Player of the Game: Welcome back, Ryan Leonard! How about an energetic return to the lineup and a two-assist night for his first game back? A good sign going forward, to be sure."
The Washington Capitals have struggled recently, with their slide aligning with the loss of 20-year-old Ryan Leonard to injury. Leonard returned earlier than expected and provided an immediate spark, contributing two assists and energetic play in his first game back. For most of the first 40 minutes the team controlled play in the offensive zone, generated timely scoring and enjoyed some good fortune to take a 3-2 lead into the final period. The lead collapsed in the third period as the team surrendered goals quickly and could not recover. The loss to the Rangers extended the Caps' troubling stretch.
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