The Toronto Maple Leafs look to play spoiler again when they host the Washington Capitals at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, April 8.
Washington still has a slim chance of punching a postseason ticket, so my top Capitals vs. Maple Leafs predictions and NHL picks are calling for the Caps to pepper Toronto goalie Anthony Stolarz with shots tonight.
Capitals vs Maple Leafs prediction
Capitals vs Maple Leafs best bet: Anthony Stolarz Over 25.5 saves (-125)
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 5-10-5 out of the Olympic break while allowing the most shots per game (34.9) and ranking last in Corsi For percentage at 5-on-5, so with the Washington Capitals still battling for a playoff spot, I expect the Caps to carry the play while caving the Leafs in for sustained chunks of time.
Of course, Toronto starter Anthony Stolarz has also been solid with a .910 save percentage and 8.71 goals saved above expected across nine games during the highlighted slump, so he stands to face enough rubber to clear this saves total tonight.
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I’m expecting Stolarz to play well enough to cash the Under. Toronto ranks 31st in expected goals per 60 minutes at 5-on-5 across the noted 20-game stretch, and Washington is 19th, so these are both below-average offenses.
Still, the Maple Leafs have seen a spark since rookie Easton Cowan has climbed to the No. 1 line with John Tavares and William Nylander.
Cowan has marked the scoresheet in three straight, and Nylander has three or more shots in three consecutive games, while they’ve clicked with Tavares and have been on the ice for 9.63 goals per 60 minutes.
Capitals vs Maple Leafs SGP
- Under 6.5
- Easton Cowan Over 0.5 points
- William Nylander Over 2.5 shots on goal
Capitals vs Maple Leafs odds
- Moneyline: Capitals -150 | Maple Leafs +130
- Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 (+155) | Maple Leafs +1.5 (-180)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-115) | Under 6.5 (-105)
Capitals vs Maple Leafs trend
The Washington Capitals have won 14 of their last 25 games (+3.75 Units / 13% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Capitals vs. Maple Leafs.
How to watch Capitals vs Maple Leafs
| Location | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON |
| Date | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | MNMT, SN |
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