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Maple Leafs vs. Capitals December 28: Injured players, inactives, latest updates
The Washington Capitals’ (23-9-2) injury report has five players listed as they ready for their Saturday, December 28 matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs (22-12-2) at Scotiabank Arena. It
Maple Leafs play the Capitals after Marner's hat trick
Pregame analysis and predictions of the Washington Capitals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL game to be played on December 28, 2024 on ESPN.
Ovechkin could return for Capitals at Maple Leafs on Saturday
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Alex Ovechkin could resume his chase of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal record when the Washington Capitals visit the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; CBC, SNE, SNO, SNP, NHLN, MNMT2).
Alex Ovechkin Injury Update: Captain Could Return For Capitals Against Maple Leafs
The 39-year-old fractured his left fibula in a leg-on-leg collision with Jack McBain back on Nov. 18 against Utah Hockey Club. He worked his way back little by little, skating on his own before eventually joining the group and upgrading to contact drills.
Auston Matthews progressing but remains out for Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs likely will be without captain Auston Matthews for at least the next two games, although the star center is said to be doing better as he recovers from an upper-body injury.
Leafs C Auston Matthews (upper body) out at least 2 more games
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without captain Auston Matthews for at least the next two games as the star center continues to nurse an upper-body injury, NHL.com reported Friday. Matthews, 27, has missed Toronto's last two games and will sit out Friday's contest at Detroit and Saturday's home showdown against Washington.
Matthews out for Maple Leafs against Capitals with upper-body injury
The center missed Toronto's two previous games because of an upper-body injury, and was ruled out through the weekend. "He's doing better, but I would say no to tomorrow, too," Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube said Friday.
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Not at practice Friday
Matthews (upper body) is not at practice Friday, according to David Alter of The Hockey News. Matthews will miss his third straight game Friday when the Maple Leafs travel to Detroit. Matthews missed nine games in November with the same injury.
Maple Leafs hit with another tough Auston Matthews update
The Toronto Maple Leafs have endured decades of frustration in the NHL. Arguably the most popular team in the NHL, the Maple Leafs have not won a Stanley Cup since 1967, the year before the league doubled in size from 6 to 12 teams.
Injury Update for Toronto Maple Leafs Top Forward
The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced an update regarding their injured captain, Auston Matthews. The star will miss the next two games as he continues to recover from an upper-body injury.
Alex Ovechkin could return to lineup as Capitals visit Leafs
Washington's Alex Ovechkin might play, but Toronto's Auston Matthews is expected to be out again on Saturday night when the Capitals visit the Maple Leafs.
Alex Ovechkin injury: Capitals star trending in 'right direction' for return
The Washington Capitals want to see how Alex Ovechkin responds to Friday's practice before committing to him returning in ...
Alex Ovechkin Set for Imminent Return to Capitals Lineup
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is expected to make his much-anticipated return to the lineup either Saturday ...
Alex Ovechkin takes part in a full Capitals practice. He could return Saturday at Toronto
Alex Ovechkin could return to the Washington Capitals lineup when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs in their first game back ...
Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin Trending Towards Returning vs Maple Leafs
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin is on track to make an expedited return to the ice after suffering a fractured ...
Capitals muster just 11 shots on goal, fall on the road to Bruins
The Capitals were playing their third game in four nights and looked it, staying close but ultimately falling at TD Garden, 4 ...
Protas and Dubois help power the Capitals past the Kings 3-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — Aliaksei Protas scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Sunday night.
Bruins vs. Capitals preview: Even without Alex Ovechkin, Capitals provide a big challenge
Washington has an Eastern Conference-leading 23 wins and owns the highest point percentage in the NHL at .727.
Bruins star forward spotted at practice after injury vs. Capitals
The star forward took line rushes with Morgan Geekie and Pavel Zacha as part of the top unit, indicating he’ll likely be in the lineup when the Bruins play the first of a home-and-home against the ...