TORONTO — No team in the NHL scored more five-on-five goals than the Maple Leafs last season. In fact, no team over the previous four seasons scored more five-on-five goals than the Leafs. They had 25 goals more than the next closest team ( Colorado) and 42 more than the team after that ( Florida ).

The Caps looked poised to beat the Maple Leafs after losing all three meetings last season before a late third-period comeback by Toronto led to an overtime defeat.

A year ago, it was assumed that the pressure of playing in a contract year easily would roll off William Nylander’s shoulders. That’s how it played out during the first several months of the 2023-24 regular season for the Maple Leafs winger,

The Washington Capitals' Dylan Strome and the Toronto Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner are two of the most exciting players to watch when these teams face off on Wednesday at 7:30 PM ET, at Capital One Arena. See below to read more about Capitals vs. Maple Leafs leaders, insights, and a predicted winner.

WASHINGTON — Mitch Marner tied it in the final minute of the third period, John Tavares scored the overtime winner and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Wednesday night.

Mitch Marner tied it in the final minute of the third period, John Tavares scored the overtime winner and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Wednesday night.

Mitch Marner tied it in the final minute of the third period, John Tavares scored the overtime winner and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Wednesday night.