Caps Host Leafs

Washington Capitals Set to Face Toronto Maple Leafs in Pivotal Matchup

Intense Rivalry and Playoff Implications on the Line

The Washington Capitals will host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night in a highly anticipated matchup with significant playoff implications.

The Capitals currently sit in second place in the Metropolitan Division, while the Maple Leafs are third.

A win for the Capitals would give them a three-point lead over the Maple Leafs, while a win for the Maple Leafs would tie them with the Capitals.

Key Players to Watch

Alex Ovechkin is the Capitals' leading scorer with 32 goals and 22 assists.

Auston Matthews is the Maple Leafs' leading scorer with 25 goals and 23 assists.

Other key players to watch include John Carlson, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and Nicklas Backstrom for the Capitals, and Mitch Marner, William Nylander, and Morgan Rielly for the Maple Leafs.

History Between the Teams

The Capitals and Maple Leafs have a long and storied rivalry.

The two teams have met in the playoffs 12 times, with the Maple Leafs holding a 7-5 advantage.

The most recent playoff meeting between the two teams came in 2017, when the Capitals defeated the Maple Leafs in six games in the second round.

What's at Stake

Tuesday night's game is a critical one for both teams.

The Capitals need a win to maintain their lead in the Metropolitan Division and improve their playoff seeding.

The Maple Leafs need a win to stay in the race for the Metropolitan Division title and secure a home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.