# NHL
Capitals vs Maple Leafs prediction
Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs, Monday 21 December, 2:00 PM ET at Scotiabank Arena. Our line gives the Capitals a 52% chance.
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- Record
- 0-0
- Rank
- Tiro
5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Capitals
- GoalsAlex Tuch10
- AssistsDylan Strome11
- PointsJordan Kyrou14
Maple Leafs
- GoalsAuston Matthews11
- AssistsAuston Matthews15
- PointsAuston Matthews26
Season averages
| WSH | Stat | TOR |
|---|---|---|
| 3.23 | Goals Against Average | 3.25 |
| 28.1 | Shots Against per Game | 29.3 |
| 77.3 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 91.1 |
| 10 | Power Play Goals Against | 5 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 3.38 | Goals For per Game | 3.75 |
| 27.8 | Shots per Game | 28.1 |
| 6 | Power Play Goals | 15 |
| 17.6 | Power Play Percentage | 30.0 |
| 1 | Short Handed Goals | 1 |
Last five games
Capitals
- Wvs BUF4-3 OT
- Wvs PHI5-2
- Wat NSH4-3
- Lvs MIN5-1
- Lvs DAL6-5
Maple Leafs
- Wat EDM7-2
- Lat CGY5-2
- Lat SEA5-4
- Wat VAN4-2
- Lvs UTA3-2
Injury report
Capitals
- Vincent DesharnaisInjured Reserve
- Rasmus SandinInjured Reserve
- Patrick ThomasInjured Reserve
Maple Leafs
- John TavaresOut
- Kirill MarchenkoInjured Reserve
- Miles WoodInjured Reserve
- Nick BlankenburgInjured Reserve
- Marshall RifaiInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada
- TV
- MNMT
- Season series
- Series starts 12/21
Capitals and Maple Leafs this season
- Mon 21 DecCapitals at Maple LeafsMon 2:00 PM ET
- Mon 4 JanMaple Leafs at CapitalsMon 7:30 PM ET
- Sun 28 MarCapitals at Maple LeafsSun 7:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Capitals vs Maple Leafs?
2:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Monday 21 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Capitals vs Maple Leafs on?
ESPN lists MNMT for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Capitals vs Maple Leafs?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Washington Capitals a 52% chance, so a call on them pays x1.92. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Capitals vs Maple Leafs played?
At Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada, the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
How many times do the Capitals and Maple Leafs play this season?
This season's schedule has 3 games between them.
When do the Capitals and Maple Leafs play next?
Monday 4 January 2027 at 7:30 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Maple Leafs at the Capitals.
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