The Washington Capitals (17-6-2) will try to continue a seven-game road win streak when they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs (16-7-2) on Friday, December 6 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which club we project to win Friday's game.
Over the past 10 games for the Capitals, their offense has scored 40 goals while their defense has conceded 27 (they have a 7-2-1 record in those games). In 29 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with 11 goals (37.9% conversion rate).
Maple Leafs vs. Capitals Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final result of Maple Leafs 4, Capitals 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-147)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)
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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs are 16-7-2 overall and 2-2-4 in overtime matchups.
- In the seven games Toronto has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-1-2 record (good for 10 points).
- In the four games this season the Maple Leafs scored just one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
- Toronto has lost both games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Maple Leafs have scored more than two goals in 17 games (16-0-1, 33 points).
- In the seven games when Toronto has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 5-1-1 record (11 points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Toronto is 7-4-0 (14 points).
- The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents 13 times, and went 9-2-2 (20 points).
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have posted a record of 2-2-4 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 17-6-2.
- Washington has earned 14 points (6-2-2) in its 10 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Capitals scored only one goal in two games and they finished 0-1-1 in those matchups.
- Washington failed to win all three games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Capitals have scored at least three goals 19 times, earning 35 points from those matchups (17-1-1).
- Washington has scored a single power-play goal in 10 games this season and has recorded 14 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Washington has posted a record of 12-3-0 (24 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents 10 times this season, and earned 12 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Maple Leafs Rank | Maple Leafs AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 3.08 | Goals Scored | 4.08 | 1st |
| 2nd | 2.52 | Goals Allowed | 2.84 | 7th |
| 13th | 29.5 | Shots | 28.9 | 17th |
| 18th | 28.7 | Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 11th |
| 17th | 20.00% | Power Play % | 21.79% | 15th |
| 7th | 82.76% | Penalty Kill % | 82.93% | 6th |
Maple Leafs vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
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