Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery's update on Ryan Leonard following a brutal hit from Jacob Trouba wasn't encouraging.

ARLINGTON, V.A. — Shortly after arriving in Washington, Jakob Chychrun was on the hunt for a dog, wanting to give his wife, Olivia, some company and piece of mind when he was away on road trips with the Washington Capitals.

Trineyev was drafted by the Capitals in the fourth round (117th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft. In 143 career AHL games with Hershey, Trineyev has recorded 50 points (29g, 21a) and a +32 plus-minus rating.

Only one team, the juggernaut Avalanche, is allowing fewer goals per game, and only two clubs, Colorado and Carolina, boast a better expected goals rate at 5-on-5. Washington is also third in shot attempt rate, meaning the Caps are dominating possession at even strength for the most part.

The Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 for their fifth straight victory and moved into first place in the Metropolitan Division

Capitals rookie Ryan Leonard suffered a scary injury during team's loss to Anaheim Ducks. Coach Spencer Carbery has issued a grim update.

The Washington Capitals soar in CBS Sports' latest power rankings during a stretch that vaults them into first place.

Washington Capitals rookie forward Ryan Leonard has been ruled out of Friday night's contest against the Anaheim Ducks.