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The Washington Capitals (39-30-9) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (32-31-14) meet in Toronto, Ontario on April 8, 2026 at Scotiabank Arena, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals rank 12th in the Eastern Conference (87 points), while the Maple Leafs are 14th in the Eastern Conference (78 points).
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Capitals vs. Maple Leafs: April 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.15 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 12th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 17.6% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.67% | 13th |
Maple Leafs' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.13 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.52 | 29th |
| Shots | 26.6 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 32.4 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 20.63% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.33% | 4th |
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Capitals vs. Maple Leafs Top Players
Capitals
- With 31 goals and 30 assists this season, Alexander Ovechkin is one of Washington's leading contributors (61 points).
- Having scored 25 goals and adding 34 assists, Jakob Chychrun is an important piece of the offense for Washington through 76 games.
- Tom Wilson has created 58 points for Washington in 68 games this season, scoring on 20% of his shots and recording 29 goals and 29 assists.
- Logan Thompson (28-21-6) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .910 for Washington.
Maple Leafs
- William Nylander has collected 26 goals and 46 assists in 60 games for Toronto, good for 72 points.
- John Tavares has helped lead the attack for Toronto this season with 30 goals and 38 assists.
- Matthew Knies is a top contributor on offense for Toronto with 23 goals and 40 assists.
- Joseph Woll is 15-14-7 in 37 games this season, conceding 117 goals (3.3 goals against average) with 1,063 saves and a .902 save percentage (25th in the league).
Capitals vs. Maple Leafs Injury Report
Capitals
None
Maple Leafs
Auston Matthews: Out For Season (Knee),
Christopher Tanev: Out For Season (Abdomen)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Devils | L 7-3 | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Sabres | W 6-2 | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Rangers | L 8-1 | Away |
| 4/8/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 4/12/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 4/14/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
Maple Leafs' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/30/2026 | Ducks | W 5-4 | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Sharks | L 4-1 | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Kings | L 7-6 | Away |
| 4/8/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Stars | - | Home |