The Toronto Maple Leafs need the All-Star break more than just about anyone. They’ve lost seven of their last 10 games, falling well behind the Tampa Bay Lightning for the Atlantic Division lead. Toronto’s last game before the break will be Wednesday at home versus the Washington Capitals, beginning at 7:30 PM ET on Sportsnet.
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Things started going sour for the Maple Leafs (29-17-2) in early December, after they signed hold-out centre William Nylander to a new contract. Nylander has struggled since his debut, scoring just one goal and three assists in 20 games while earning himself a demotion to Toronto’s fourth line. The Leafs are 9-9-2 this year with Nylander on the ice.
Washington (27-16-5) have played a bit better than they did during the 2017-18 regular season; they’re third in the Metropolitan Division with 59 points, one fewer than the Maple Leafs, although Toronto have the superior goal differential at plus-31 to plus-13 for the defending Stanley Cup champions. LW Alex Ovechkin leads the NHL with 33 goals, but the Capitals don’t have strong puck possession stats, and they’re worst in the league in face-offs at 46.4%. The Leafs are second in that department at 52.5%.
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NHL Odds: Leafs Welcome Caps to Scotiabank Arena
After losing seven of their last 10, the Toronto Maple Leafs (29-17-2) will host the Washington Capitals (27-16-5) this Wednesday in their last game before the All-Star break. Sportsnet will have the coverage at 7:30 PM ET.
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The Leafs are 9-9-2 since they signed centre William Nylander (one goal, two assists) to a six-year contract on December 1. They’re a distant second to Tampa Bay in the Atlantic Division, while the defending Stanley Cup champions have fallen to third in the Metropolitan after losing five straight. The Caps will also have a quick turnaround after hosting San Jose on Tuesday.
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NHL Odds: Leafs, Caps Limp Into All-Star Break
The Toronto Maple Leafs (29-17-2) host the Washington Capitals (27-16-5) this Wednesday in the last game for both teams before the All-Star break. Sportsnet provide the opening face-off at 7:30 PM ET; Toronto have lost seven of their last 10, while the defending Stanley Cup champions have dropped five straight.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs (29-17-2) will try to enter the All-Star break on a winning note when they host the Washington Capitals (27-16-5) this Wednesday, starting at 7:30 PM ET on Sportsnet. The Maple Leafs are in a 3-7 slump and they’re not the only ones; Washington have lost five straight.
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The 29-17-2 Toronto Maple Leafs have one more game before the All-Star break. They’ll host the 27-16-5 Washington Capitals this Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena. Game time is 7:30 PM ET, with Sportsnet providing the coverage.
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In their last game before the All-Star break, the 29-17-2 Toronto Maple Leafs will host the 27-16-5 Washington Capitals this Wednesday (7:30 PM ET, SNET).
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