Leason was sent down to AHL Hershey on Monday.
Leason's departure seems to suggest that Tom Wilson (upper body) or T.J. Oshie (COVID-19 protocols) could be nearing a return to the lineup. The 22-year-old Leason has three goals and six points while averaging 8:50 of ice time in 22 games with the Capitals this season and should be on the shortlist for future recalls.