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COL· Sat Nov 7Game preview →2026-27 season
- GP
- 2
- G
- 0
- A
- 0
- PTS
- 0
- +/-
- -2
- PPP
- 0
- SOG
- 3
- TOI/G
- 11:42
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | HIT | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | @TBL | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:06 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov 2 | @FLA | W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 12:18 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-26 season | ||||||||||
| Mar 16 | vs CGY | W 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 9:12 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar 14 | @DAL | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:12 | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 8 | vs VAN | W 5-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:18 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 5 | @OTT | W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:06 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 28 | vs TOR | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:30 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 27 | @CAR | L 2-5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 12:42 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec 23 | vs DAL | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 13:36 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 21 | vs WSH | W 3-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 14:00 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 20 | @WSH | W 5-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 12:54 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 17 | vs UTA | L 1-4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12:06 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 16 | vs NYI | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:00 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023-24 season | ||||||||||
| Mar 24 | vs DAL | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:00 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 22 | vs SEA | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:54 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 20 | @DAL | L 2-5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10:18 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 16 | vs NJD | W 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:06 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 14 | @DET | W 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:30 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 12 | @MIN | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 5:24 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 season | ||||||||||
| Apr 4 | vs VGK | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:42 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 3 | @DAL | L 1-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 9:30 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 9 | @ARI | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:24 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 6 | @VAN | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:24 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 4 | @CHI | W 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:36 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 2 | @FLA | W 2-1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 14:36 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021-22 season | ||||||||||
| Apr 5 | vs EDM | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:36 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 2 | vs DAL | L 4-5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 5 | 10:48 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 31 | @COL | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 | 10:18 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 30 | @ARI | L 2-5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13:54 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 26 | vs ANA | W 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:42 | 0 | 3 |
| Mar 24 | @EDM | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 14:48 | 2 | 1 |
| Mar 22 | @CGY | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 13:42 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 17 | @LAK | L 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar 15 | vs FLA | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 11:48 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 11 | @WPG | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:06 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 9 | @CGY | W 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:30 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 6 | vs NJD | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:30 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 2 | vs BUF | W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 9:54 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 30 | vs WPG | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:06 | 1 | 0 |
Latest news
Leonard was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday.
Leonard has notched five goals and two assists in six AHL appearances this campaign. In the 2025-26 NHL regular season, he earned two goals, four points, 11 shots on net, nine blocked shots and 12 hits in 11 appearances for Detroit.
RotoWire via ESPN · 6d ago
Leonard scored three goals and added an assist in AHL Grand Rapids' 5-1 win over Rockford on Sunday.
Leonard has earned six points and 15 shots on net over three games this season. The 28-year-old forward will continue to be a leader on offense for the Griffins while awaiting a chance to make an impact for the big club.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 18
Leonard scored twice in AHL Grand Rapids' 4-2 win over Rockford on Saturday.
Leonard has two goals through two games this season. The forward stood out with 54 points over 47 regular-season outings in the AHL last year, which also led to him getting four points in 11 NHL contests. Leonard represents a veteran option for a call-up if the Red Wings need extra forward depth.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 18
Leonard was placed on waivers by the Red Wings on Tuesday, per James Mirtle of The Athletic.
With the move, Leonard will like return to the AHL, where he was highly effective last season. Across 47 regular-season appearances with AHL Grand Rapids in 2025-26, the 28-year-old center posted 33 goals, 54 points and 161 shots on net. If the Red Wings run into injury trouble in 2026-27, Leonard proved he can produce in the NHL, as he's coming off a season where he posted two goals and four points in 11 regular-season outings in Detroit.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 22
Leonard signed a one-year contract extension with the Red Wings on Thursday.
Per PuckPedia, the contract is worth $850,000. Leonard had two goals and four points in 11 games with Detroit in 2025-26. He also has 32 goals and 53 points across 46 appearances with AHL Grand Rapids this season.
RotoWire via ESPN · Apr 16
Leonard scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Grand Rapids' 7-2 win over Manitoba on Saturday.
Leonard has five points over three games to begin April. The forward has had a superb season in the AHL with 32 goals and 19 assists over 43 appearances. He had 36 goals and 61 points in 72 regular-season outings a year ago, but he's gotten the occasional NHL look this year due to his continued success in the AHL.
RotoWire via ESPN · Apr 4