Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs 1/29/23 - NHL Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 01/28/2023 at 9:04 PM ET

Scotiabank Arena is where the Toronto Maple Leafs (30-12-8) will meet the Washington Capitals (26-19-6) on Sunday. The Washington Capitals had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Penguins their last time on the ice. Washington accumulated 6 penalty mins in this matchup. The Capitals didn't have a great showing offensively in this game. Moreover, the Capitals had 3 chances with the advantage and were able to net 1 goal. In the game, Washington tallied a score on 2 out of the 45 shots they put on goal.

When playing at even strength, the Capitals have allowed 117 goals while earning 128 on the offensive side of the ice. Washington Capitals opponents have recorded 137 power play opportunities (30th in the NHL) and have racked up 25 goals in those attempts. In regard to scoring goals, the Washington Capitals have notched 160 goals (13th in the National Hockey League) over the course of the season and have allowed 142. Washington has taken 1,630 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.8%. Washington steps onto the ice with 156 power play opportunities and have added 32 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 20.51%.

In their last game, Toronto faced the Senators in a game where the Maple Leafs took a loss by a score of 6-2. Toronto had 3 opportunities on the power play in this outing and tallied 1 out of those tries. The Maple Leafs converted 2 goals of the 33 shots on goal they took.

Toronto has attempted 1,596 shots (13th in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.53%, while allowing the other team 1,442 shots. The Maple Leafs have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 79.35% on the other teams 155 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is currently 90.7%. Toronto have earned 160 opportunities on the power play and have a power play percentage of 24.38%. The Maple Leafs are sitting with 129 goals at even strength and 39 goals (8th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage.

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Toronto will be missing one of their best offensive players, as Auston Matthews will miss at least three weeks. However, defense and goaltending have both been very good for the Leafs this season. The Maple Leafs rank seventh in goals against per game and fifth in shots against per game. Ilya Samsonov has a record of 16-5-2 with a 2.37 GAA and .916 SV%. The offense has been struggling for the Capitals recently. The Capitals scored two or fewer goals in six of the last 10 games. The under has hit in 17 of 27 home games for Toronto this season. Washington will struggle to score on the Leafs and the under will hit in this contest. Best bet is Under the total points. Final Score Prediction, Toronto wins 4-1.