Capitals vs Maple Leafs Picks and Prediction – 12/29/2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs will host the Washington Capitals on Saturday. Toronto is 21-12-2 on the season. The Maple Leafs are riding a two game losing streak. Toronto is 5-5 over their last ten games with a 14-6 home ice record. Stay up to date with our expert's NHL Picks.

Matt Murray will make his 2nd start in net for Toronto. Murray is 1-0 on the season with 3 goals allowed. Murray carries a 3.00 goals against average with a .889 save percentage. The Toronto Maple Leafs are allowing an average of 2.8 goals against per game.

The Washington Capitals are 23-9-2 on the season. The Capitals are 6-3-1 over their last ten games with a 12-5 road record. Washington is 3rd best in the NHL averaging 3.68 goals scored per game. The Capitals beat the Maple Leafs earlier this month 3-1.  

Logan Thompson will make his 18th start in net for the Maple Leafs. Thompson is 13-2-2 on the season with 41 goals allowed. Thompson carries a 2.40 goals against average with a .914 save percentage. The Washington Capitals are allowing an average of 2.62 goals against per game. 

The Washington Capitals show value as underdogs in Saturday's matchup. The Toronto Maple Leafs are in jeopardy of losing their third straight game. Watch Washington beat Toronto for a second time this month. Take the underdog. Final Score Prediction, Washington Capitals win 3-1.