Leonard's Duhaime Bond Fuels Caps Rookie Surge
Ryan Leonard credits his seamless jump to the NHL with the big-brother guidance from enforcer Brandon Duhaime, who has protected him on the ice and off with home-cooked meals and Costco runs that are already Caps lore. The rookie, fresh off a shoulder injury from that brutal Trouba hit, ranks high among first-year scorers while earning trust from coach Spencer Carbery in tough matchups.
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