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7 takeaways from Leafs-Rangers: Tavares, Nylander dominate on historic night, playoff lines in focus

At the iconic Madison Square Garden, the Toronto Maple Leafs may have found their optimized line combinations, defeating the New York Rangers 4-3. John Tavares scored twice, becoming the 68th player in NHL history to reach the 1,100-point career mile

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Published: 4 months ago

Hockey Night in Canada: Maple Leafs vs. Capitals on Sportsnet

Fresh off a 5-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings on Friday, the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Washington Capitals on Saturday in hopes of another victory. Catch the action at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+, or follow along with the

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Published: 7 months ago

2024-25 NHL injury tracker: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin returns vs. Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews remains out

The injury bug has bitten several teams across the NHL

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Published: 7 months ago

Capitals’ Carbery confirms Ovechkin will make return vs. Maple Leafs

Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery confirms Alexander Ovechkin will make his return to the lineup Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs after being placed on injured reserve due to a fractured fibula.

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Published: 7 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals – Game #37 Preview, Projected Lines & TV Info

The Maple Leafs are seeking redemption for their 3-1 loss in early December as they close out the season series against the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals (.706 PTS%), who welcome the return of Alex Ovechkin to their lineup (7:00 p.m.

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Published: 7 months ago

Projected Lineups for the Capitals vs Maple Leafs – 12/28/24

The Washington Capitals take on the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight at Scotiabank Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CAPITALS (23-9-2) at MAPLE LEAFS (22-12-2)…

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Published: 7 months ago

Washington Capitals To Activate Alex Ovechkin From Injured Reserve

The wait is over for the Washington Capitals. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the Capitals are expected to activate Alex Ovechkin from the team’s injured reserve tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ovechkin has missed the last 16

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Published: 7 months ago

Top Leafs stories of 2024: When Ilya Lyubushkin and Joel Edmundson left in free agency

For whatever reason, Leafs fans were very interested to see which deadline acquisitions left for the Dallas Stars and Los Angeles Kings in free agency this past offseason, even though you all knew the answer. The Maple Leafs acquired three players at

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Published: 7 months ago

Craig Berube on the latest news on Auston Matthews’ injury recovery: “He’s making real good progress and is feeling a lot better”

Ahead of Saturday’s game vs. Washington, head coach Craig Berube discussed Auston Matthews’ progress toward a return and the challenge against Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals. Was it encouraging to see #34 out there skating today? Berube: Yeah, it

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Published: 7 months ago

NHL Betting Preview (Dec. 28): Capitals vs. Maple Leafs Odds

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals will complete their season series Saturday at Scotiabank Arena. The Capitals won the last meeting in Toronto 3-1, but fell 4-3 in overtime on home ice in November. Toronto will be playing the second leg

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Published: 7 months ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Marner, Woll, Holmberg & Robertson

The Toronto Maple Leafs returned from the Christmas break in dominant fashion, defeating the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on the road. The game was effectively decided early, as the Maple…

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Published: 7 months ago

Capitals HC Carbery praises Leafs’ elite defence, why players aren’t worried about Ovechkin’s record chase

Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery is making a homecoming of sorts, when his team squares off against the Toronto Maple Leafs and it’s clear that he’s keeping a keen eye on his former club. Carbery was an assistant for the Maple Leafs

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Published: 7 months ago

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Vancouver Canucks

Will Matthew Knies go bridge or long-term with the Toronto Maple Leafs? Brock Boeser could cost the Vancouver Canucks at least $7.75 million.

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Published: 7 months ago