The Washington Capitals come into the Scotiabank Arena with a six game losing streak, and a captain who has chosen to sit out a home game after the all star break, rather than an away game before.
The Maple Leafs were paying inconsistently, losing to bottom teams like the Coyotes and Panthers, but defeating the top team Tampa Bay Lightning. The team is finally giving people what they want and tonight will feature Auston Matthews and Mitchell Marner paired up together.
The game started rather slow; both teams were feeling each other out, taking time holding the puck behind their nets to set up plays.