The Washington Capitals will face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs in a highly anticipated matchup. The Capitals enter the game with a record of 23 wins, 9 losses, and 2 overtime losses, placing them second in their division with 48 points. However, they are coming off a loss, which snapped their previous winning streak. The Maple Leafs, on the other hand, hold a record of 22 wins, 12 losses, and 2 overtime losses, currently sitting at the top of their division with 46 points. They are riding a one-game winning streak. Both teams will look to solidify their standings as they navigate through the competitive landscape of the season.
Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs Game Information
Game Date: December 28, 2024
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: NHL Network
Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Toronto Maple Leafs Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 22-12-2
Conference Record: 12-9-1
Division Record: 8-4-1
Streak: 1 win
Washington Capitals Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 23-9-2
Conference Record: 15-6-1
Division Record: 9-4-0
Streak: 1 loss
Stat Leaders
Toronto Maple Leafs (22-12-2, 46 PTS, #1 in division)
Goals Leader: William Nylander, 23G, 18A, 41 PTS
Assists Leader: Mitch Marner, 13G, 36A, 49 PTS
Points Leader: Mitch Marner, 13G, 36A, 49 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Max Domi, 28 PIM
Goalie: Anthony Stolarz, 9-5-2, 2.15 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Washington Capitals (23-9-2, 48 PTS, #2 in division)
Goals Leader: Connor McMichael, 16G, 13A, 29 PTS
Assists Leader: Dylan Strome, 11G, 27A, 38 PTS
Points Leader: Dylan Strome, 11G, 27A, 38 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Brandon Duhaime, 37 PIM
Goalie: Logan Thompson, 13-2-2, 2.4 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Toronto Maple Leafs Injury Report
Jani Hakanpaa – Lower-Body (Out) – Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube announced on Thursday (Dec. 5) that Hakanpaa recently underwent a procedure on his knee that should allow him to resume skating soon, per David Alter of The Hockey News.
Auston Matthews – Upper Body (Day To Day) – The Maple Leafs announced that Matthews will remain out on Friday (Dec. 27) versus Detroit and Saturday (Dec. 28) versus Washington.
Anthony Stolarz – Lower Body (Out) – The Maple Leafs said on Tuesday (Dec. 17) that Stolarz is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks after undergoing a procedure to remove a loose body in his knee.
Calle Jarnkrok – Groin (Out) – The Maple Leafs said Jarnkrok had surgery to repair a sports hernia and is now considered month-to-month.
Washington Capitals Injury Report
Alex Ovechkin – Leg (Day To Day) – The Capitals said on Friday (Dec. 27) that Ovechkin is practicing in his regular spot on the top line and might return to the lineup on Saturday (Dec. 28) versus Toronto, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Nicklas Backstrom – Hip (Out For Season) – The Washington Capitals placed F Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserve.
T.J. Oshie – Back (Out For Season) – The Capitals said on Wednesday (Sept. 18) that Oshie will be put on long-term injured reserve due to a chronic back injury which is expected to cost him the entire 2024-25 campaign, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Lars Eller – Illness (Out) – The Washington Capitals placed F Lars Eller on injured reserve and is OUT for Friday’s (Dec. 20) game versus the Capitals.
Sonny Milano – Upper-body (Out) – The Washington Capitals shifted F Sonny Milano to long-term injured reserve, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.
Toronto Maple Leafs Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 28, 2024 vs Washington Capitals
December 31, 2024 vs New York Islanders
January 02, 2025 at New York Islanders
January 04, 2025 vs Boston Bruins
January 05, 2025 vs Philadelphia Flyers
January 07, 2025 at Philadelphia Flyers
January 09, 2025 at Carolina Hurricanes
January 11, 2025 vs Vancouver Canucks
January 14, 2025 vs Dallas Stars
January 16, 2025 vs New Jersey Devils
Washington Capitals Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 28, 2024 at Toronto Maple Leafs
December 29, 2024 at Detroit Red Wings
December 31, 2024 vs Boston Bruins
January 02, 2025 vs Minnesota Wild
January 04, 2025 vs New York Rangers
January 06, 2025 at Buffalo Sabres
January 08, 2025 vs Vancouver Canucks
January 10, 2025 vs Montreal Canadiens
January 11, 2025 at Nashville Predators
January 14, 2025 vs Anaheim Ducks
