The Washington Capitals (0-1-0) and Toronto Maple Leafs (0-1-0) meet Thursday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Capitals vs. Maple Leafs odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Caps were boat-raced on home ice by the Boston Bruins 5-2 in the opener Wednesday. Washington looks to avoid an 0-2 hole to start the season in Toronto, where it has won 5 of the last 7 meetings.
The Maple Leafs were heavy favorites in Montreal on Wednesday, but the home team won for the 5th straight time in that series. Toronto looks to take advantage of some home cooking, as it is 38-15 in the last 53 games at home.
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