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Capitals vs.
Maple Leafs
Washington hosts Toronto Maple Leafs at Capital One Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Monday, January 4, 2027
Home matchupWSHVSTOR
WSHVSTOR7:30 PM ET
Capital One Arena
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WhenMon, Jan 4 · 7:30 PM ET
WhereCapital One Arena
OpponentToronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple LeafsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Washington hosts Toronto Maple Leafs at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET. Listed on Sportsnet+. Next up: at Los Angeles Kings on January 6.
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How do the Capitals match up with Maple Leafs at puck drop?
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A look at Toronto Maple Leafs
Washington hosts Toronto Maple Leafs. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| TOR | WSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.14 | 3.00 |
| Shots Against per Game | 29.9 | 29.5 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 95.8 | 86.4 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 1 | 3 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.43 | 3.17 |
Leaders
- WSH · GoalsBoone Jenner · 3
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 5
- WSH · PointsRyan Leonard · 6
- TOR · GoalsAuston Matthews · 5
- TOR · AssistsAuston Matthews · 7
- TOR · PointsWilliam Nylander · 12
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