nhl Game Recap
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Washington Capitals Wrap - Washington Wins 5-2
Toronto gave up 3 goals to Erik Gustafsson in their 5-2 loss to the Capitals in NHL action on Saturday.
The Capitals were a +124 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 6.0.
Washington got goals from Erik Gustafsson(3), Trevor van Riemsdyk, and Garnet Hathaway in the victory. Gustafsson opened the scoring at 11:12 of the first period.
Charlie Lindgren turned in a 34-save effort for the Capitals.
Toronto got goals from William Nylander, and Auston Matthews in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Ilya Samsonov stopped 23 of 28 shots for the Maple Leafs, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Washington scored 0 times on 2 chances on the power play, while Toronto went 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
Toronto outshot Washington 36-28 in the game.
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Red Wings. The Maple Leafs will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Tampa Bay.