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Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Washington Capitals (10-6-0) visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (8-10-2) on Monday, December 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, at Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON. TV: MNMT. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Toronto Maple Leafs vs Washington Capitals.

NHLMonday, December 21, 2026
Washington Capitals logoWashington Capitals10-6-0
2:00 PM ETDec 21, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs logoToronto Maple Leafs8-10-2
DateDec 21, 2026
Time2:00 PM ET
VenueScotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
TVMNMT

Team comparison

Washington CapitalsToronto Maple Leafs
Goals per game
3.5
3.4
Goals allowed per game
3.3
3.5
10-6-0Record8-10-2
4th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding7th in Atlantic Division
3-2Road record / home record4-8
WWLLWLast 5LLLLW
W2StreakL4

Team stats

Washington CapitalsToronto Maple Leafs
Goals Against Average
3.40
3.32
Shots Against per Game
27.7
29.6
Penalty Kill Percentage
76.5
85.9
Power Play Goals Against
12
9
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
3.53
3.37
Shots per Game
27.8
27.9
Power Play Goals
8
16
Power Play Percentage
20.0
28.6
Short Handed Goals
1
1
Penalty Minutes
162
189

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Washington Capitals
Rasmus Sandin D · Knee - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Vincent Desharnais D · Abdomen - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Patrick Thomas C · Upper Body
Injured Reserve
Toronto Maple Leafs
Morgan Rielly D · Lower Body
Out
Colton Sissons C · Lower Body
Out
Kirill Marchenko RW · Lower Body
Injured Reserve
Miles Wood LW · Undisclosed
Injured Reserve
Nick Blankenburg D · Upper Body
Injured Reserve

Recent form

Washington CapitalsWWLLW
Nov 10, 2026 · at Ottawa SenatorsW 3-2
Nov 7, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-3
Nov 3, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsL 5-6
Nov 1, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5
Oct 29, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsW 4-3
Toronto Maple LeafsLLLLW
Nov 10, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheL 3-6
Nov 8, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 0-4
Nov 7, 2026 · vs Montreal CanadiensL 2-4
Nov 3, 2026 · vs Utah MammothL 2-3
Oct 31, 2026 · at Vancouver CanucksW 4-2

Season series

Series starts 12/21
Mar 28, 2027WSH 0, TOR 0
Jan 4, 2027TOR 0, WSH 0
Dec 21, 2026WSH 0, TOR 0

Team pages

Washington Capitals
Schedule, roster and statsToronto Maple Leafs
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs?

The game is on Monday, December 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET at Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON.

How can I watch Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs?

TV: MNMT.

What are the records of the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs?

Washington Capitals: 10-6-0. Toronto Maple Leafs: 8-10-2.

Who is injured for Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs?

Listed out or doubtful: Washington Capitals: Rasmus Sandin, Vincent Desharnais, Patrick Thomas. Toronto Maple Leafs: Morgan Rielly, Colton Sissons, Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs played?

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON.

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