Ryan Leonard scored his first NHL goal during a memorable game at Capital One Arena, which also saw Alex Ovechkin tie the all-time goal record with Wayne Gretzky present. After the game, Gretzky congratulated Leonard, telling him he has 895 more goals to score to surpass him. Leonard expressed how surreal the experience was, highlighting the joy of witnessing Ovechkin's historical achievement while scoring himself. Having just transitioned from college, Leonard is adjusting to life in the NHL, living with a teammate and experiencing this milestone moment.
"The kid who scored in the empty net, where is he?... Congratulations on your first goal. 895 more and you can pass him." - Wayne Gretzky
"I mean, it's cool to score an empty-netter, but at the end of the day, I witnessed history tonight... So I think it's even cooler..." - Ryan Leonard
"It's just the culture in here. It speaks for itself. It's so much fun to play for the Capitals and to watch that guy do the impossible..." - Ryan Leonard
"No, no, no, I can't... It's so weird to think about. To think about this is my first pro week..." - Ryan Leonard
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