Toronto is much improved, but prone to too many mistakes to be in this price range against an elite opponent such as the Capitals. The Maple Leafs have lost three in a row after opening 6-2.

The Capitals have won four of their past five games. Washington did play last night defeating Buffalo, 3-1. However, the Capitals don't play again until Thursday so an all-out effort should be forthcoming. The Capitals beat the Sabres with their backup goalie. Braden Holtby will return to goal today. The Capitals are 2-0 when Holtby has been in the net for the second of back-to-back games beating Calgary on the road and Pittsburgh at home in those instances.

Toronto goalie Frederik Andersen is playing better lately but he's not close to Holtby's level. He'll have to contend with a hot Alex Ovechkin, who is averaging a goal per game during the last five games. Holtby is 6-1-1 lifetime versus Toronto with a 1.61 GAA and .948 save percentage.

The Capitals know how to take care of business against lesser foes winning 46 of the past 61 times versus sub .500 opponents. They have defeated the Maple Leafs seven of the last eight times, including the past five.