The Toronto Maple Leafs head to the U.S. capital for a matchup with the Washington Capitals, with both teams looking to build on wins from their previous outings. Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions with Last Word On Hockey. The Capitals enter this one riding a strong stretch, winning five of their last six games and tightening up defensively under Spencer Carbery. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs snapped a two-game skid with an overtime victory against the Blue Jackets, a game that saw their young stars step up when it mattered most.

NHL Predictions: Leafs vs Capitals

2025-26 Head-to-Head: Leafs 0-0 Capitals

Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

How to Watch: TSN 4, Monumental, ESPN+

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Washington Capitals: Game Preview

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