BOSTON -- Ryan Leonard was in the Boston College locker room, moments from signing with the Washington Capitals, when a text message popped up on his phone. It was Alex Ovechkin.

Leonard signed with the Caps on Monday after his season at Boston College ended. Although he didn’t record a point in his debut, he was on the ice for the go-ahead goal in the third period.

The notification hit Ryan Leonard by surprise. Leonard was sitting with his Boston College teammates Monday when he received a text with a dinner invitation from Alex Ovechkin. Was it real?

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Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal and needs four to pass Wayne Gretzky's record. Highlights ...

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