The NHL schedule on Friday includes a showdown between the Toronto Maple Leafs (16-7-2) and the Washington Capitals (17-6-2), starting at 7:00 PM ET at Scotiabank Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs rank fourth with 34 points and the Capitals are first with 36 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Maple Leafs vs. Capitals: Dec. 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Maple Leafs' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.08 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.52 | 2nd |
| Shots | 29.5 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 20% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.76% | 7th |
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4.08 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.84 | 7th |
| Shots | 28.9 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 21.79% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.93% | 6th |
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Maple Leafs vs. Capitals Top Players
Maple Leafs
- With nine goals and 27 assists this season, Mitchell Marner is one of Toronto's top contributors (36 points).
- William Nylander has 16 goals and 11 assists for Toronto to compile 27 total points (1.1 per game).
- Through 24 games, John Tavares has proven himself as a contributor for Toronto. He has 22 points (11 goals and 11 assists).
- Anthony Stolarz (8-4-2) has a 2.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .924 for Toronto.
Capitals
- Dylan Strome has recorded eight goals and 26 assists in 25 games for Washington, good for 34 points.
- Alexander Ovechkin is one of the impact players on offense for Washington with 25 total points (1.4 per game), with 15 goals and 10 assists in 18 games.
- Washington's Connor McMichael is among the leading scorers on the team with 24 total points (14 goals and 10 assists).
- Logan Thompson has a 10-1-2 record this season, with a .913 save percentage (12th in the league). He has 347 saves, and has allowed 33 goals (2.5 goals against average).
Maple Leafs vs. Capitals Injury Report
Maple Leafs
Jani Hakanpaa: Out (Lower Body),
Bobby McMann: Out (Lower Body),
Max Domi: Out (Lower Body),
Calle Jarnkrok: Out (Groin),
Jake McCabe: Questionable (Upper Body),
David Kampf: Out (Lower Body),
Max Pacioretty: Out (Lower Body)
Capitals
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
Alexander Ovechkin: Out (Leg),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body)
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Maple Leafs' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2024 | Lightning | W 5-3 | Away |
| 12/2/2024 | Blackhawks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/4/2024 | Predators | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/6/2024 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 12/7/2024 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Ducks | - | Home |
Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2024 | Islanders | W 5-4 | Home |
| 11/30/2024 | Devils | W 6-5 | Away |
| 12/3/2024 | Sharks | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/6/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 12/7/2024 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Sabres | - | Home |