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NHL Prop Bets: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Washington Capitals (April 8, 2026)

The Washington Capitals (39-30-9) face the Toronto Maple Leafs (32-31-14) at Scotiabank Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Wednesday's matchup.

  • The Capitals have a 41-37 Puck Line record this season, while the Maple Leafs hold a record of 34-43.

The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.

  • The Capitals have a 35-39-4 O/U record this season (meaning 35 games have gone over the total points line, 39 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Maple Leafs have a 42-29-6 O/U record.

Goals For Insights

  • The Capitals are averaging 3.15 goals per game this season (15th in the league). Comparatively, the Maple Leafs are averaging 3.13 (16th).
  • Defensively, the Capitals are giving up 3.00 goals per game this season (T12th in the league), while the Maple Leafs are giving up an average of 3.52 goals (29th).

Shots

  • Looking at creating chances to score, Washington is averaging 28.2 shots per game this season (16th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Toronto is allowing its opposition 32.5 shots per game (32nd).
  • Flipping that script, the Capitals are allowing 28.5 shots per game (19th in the NHL), while the Maple Leafs are averaging 26.7 shots (22nd).

Power Play

  • Washington holds a power play percentage of 17.6%, ranking 26th in the league this season, while Toronto sits 15th with 20.7% of its power play opportunities converted.

Penalty Kill %

  • On the opposite end, the Capitals have a penalty kill rate of 79.7% (ranked 13th), compared to the Maple Leafs at 82.3% (3rd).

P1 Result

Washington is +155 to win the first period, while Toronto is +200.

  • Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
    Total Home Road Last 10
    Washington 27-25-26 15-14-11 12-11-15 5-2-3
    Toronto 23-26-28 14-13-11 9-13-17 3-5-2

To Go To Overtime

Wednesday's matchup is +285 to go to overtime.

  • The Capitals have played in 15 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Maple Leafs have appeared in 23.

To Go To a Shootout

  • The Capitals have played in 8 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Maple Leafs have appeared in 5.

Last Time They Met

Washington recorded a 4-0 beatdown over Toronto at Capital One Arena when these teams last met on December 18. The Capitals have now won four straight against the Maple Leafs.