Washington Capitals chase sixth straight win over Toronto Maple Leafs
Washington Capitals meet Toronto Maple Leafs at Capital One Arena, Tuesday 11:30am (NHL). Washington Capitals have won the last five against Toronto Maple Leafs.
The big picture
Washington Capitals come in 16th on the ladder; Toronto Maple Leafs are 21st. Washington Capitals have the higher position to protect.
Washington Capitals are 8–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.5 goals for and 3.4 against.
Toronto Maple Leafs are 8–9 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.6 goals for and 3.3 against.
Form
Washington Capitals have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Stars 5–6.
Toronto Maple Leafs have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Utah Mammoth 2–3.
Head to head
These sides have met 87 times on our records since 1999: Washington Capitals 44, Toronto Maple Leafs 39, 4 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Washington Capitals won 4–0 at Scotiabank Arena.
Washington Capitals have won the last five against Toronto Maple Leafs.
Biggest margin between these two: Washington Capitals by 6 goals in 2007-08 (7–1).
Players to watch
For Washington Capitals, watch Alex Tuch (0.7 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Boone Jenner (6 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
For Toronto Maple Leafs, watch Auston Matthews (11 goals, 15 assists in 2026-27) and William Nylander (10 goals, 11 assists in 2026-27).
At Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals have won 16 of their last 23 at Capital One Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Washington Capitals have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
