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Maple Leafs vs Capitals Game Preview, Odds, Live Stream, Picks & Predictions

Maple Leafs Visiting D.C. For Matchup With Capitals

Eastern Conference Heavyweights Set for Battle

A potential Eastern Conference Final preview will take place on Sunday night when the Washington Capitals play host to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Playoffs seeding is still up for grabs, but both teams are looking for momentum heading into the postseason.

Toronto comes into this game with 109 points, and it should finish in second place in the Atlantic Division. The Maple Leafs lost their most recent game, but they had been on a tear up to that point.

Maple Leafs vs Capitals Picks

Washington has 99 points, and can greatly improve its playoff seed with a couple of more wins. The Capitals have gone 3-2 in their last five games, but they are a team that is looking to finish strong.

The NHL betting lines for this game have the Washington Capitals as the slight moneyline betting favorites at -110.

Let’s check the latest NHL lines, stats, injury reports, and NHL odds for  Maple Leafs vs Capitals. We’ve plenty of NHL picks and predictions.

Maple Leafs Love to Score

The Toronto Maple Leafs might have lost to the Florida Panthers on Saturday night, but head coach Sheldon Keefe wasn’t too concerned. After that loss Keefe said, “I thought our guys played hard tonight. We easily could have won the game,” and that speaks to the confidence he has in his squad.

Toronto comes in averaging 3.8 goals per game, but the Leafs are also allowing 3.1 goals per night.  The Maple Leafs love to play in games that have a fast pace, but that could be a major issue in this game on Sunday.

Auston Matthews leads the way for Toronto with 58 goals and 102, and he is always a threat when he has the puck. If the Maple Leafs are going to win this game, then it will be done with their offense.

Capitals Can Get Some Stops

The Washington Capitals are one of the most explosive offensive teams but they are also a team that can lock in on the defensive end. Washington is scoring 3.3 goals per game, but it is also allowing less than three goals per night.

Goaltender Ilya Samsonov has proven his worth in net for the Capitals, going 23-10-5. Washington has also killed off 82% of its penalties,   and that will play a key role in this matchup.

Alex Ovechkin continues to put up massive numbers for this team as he now has 50 goals and 40 assists Washington won’t be afraid to play fast with Toronto, but they also know how to be solid on the back end.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Washington Capitals  Head-to-Head

This is the third meeting between the Maple Leafs and Capitals as both teams compete in the Eastern Conference. Toronto has had the upper hand up to this point as they have won each of the first two games.

For the season, Toronto has outscored Washington by a score of 12-6, but the Capitals have actually won five of the last nine meetings.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Washington Capitals Game Information

  • Game: Toronto Maple Leafs (51-21-7) at Washington Capitals  (44-23-11)
  • Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
  • Day/Time: Sunday, April 24, 7:05 p.m. ET
  • Television: NHL TV

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals Betting Lines

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals Prediction

Looking at the most recent scores and odds for each team will tell you that this should be a competitive matchup. Both teams are already in the playoff picture, but each team is looking for some momentum before the postseason begins.

This should be one of the highest-scoring games of the weekend in the NHL, and it will be exciting for 60 minutes. Both teams can really score, but getting stops is going to play a key role in this matchup.

Washington appears to have the edge in the blue paint, and that will be all that is needed to win on Sunday night. Head to BetUS Sportsbook and take the Washington Capitals -110 as they beat the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Pick: Washington Capitals -110

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