Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Apr 08, 2026. Final score: Washington Capitals 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 08, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Washington Capitals score | 4 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 0 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Martin Fehérváry | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:16 | 0.03 | 2.18 |
| 2nd | Dylan Strome | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:34 | 0.50 | 1.84 |
| 3rd | Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 0 | 4 | 13:22 | 0.24 | 1.19 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:22 | WSH | Dylan Strome | Anthony Beauvillier, Martin Fehérváry | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 00:40 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Tom Wilson | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 02:53 | WSH | Martin Fehérváry | Dylan Strome, Justin Sourdif | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 16:10 | WSH | Cole Hutson | Aliaksei Protas, Ilya Protas | 6v5 | 4–0 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.23 | 2.66 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 34.5% | 65.5% |
| Hits | 16 | 13 |
| Blocks | 18 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 4 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:16 | 0.03 | 2.18 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:34 | 0.50 | 1.84 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:22 | 0.24 | 1.19 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:54 | 0.02 | 0.94 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:14 | 0.03 | 0.92 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:51 | 0.05 | 0.90 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.22 | 0.88 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:05 | 0.54 | 0.62 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:25 | 0.01 | 0.54 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Ivan Miroshnichenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:19 | 0.00 | 0.46 |
| Ilya Protas | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:37 | 0.00 | 0.45 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:06 | 0.01 | 0.33 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:53 | 0.17 | 0.30 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:46 | 0.48 | 0.19 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:01 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:36 | 0.38 | -0.16 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:05 | 0.08 | -0.18 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:30 | 0.51 | 0.47 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:32 | 0.45 | 0.27 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:40 | 0.04 | 0.13 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:56 | 0.31 | 0.10 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:10 | 0.07 | 0.08 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:44 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Jacob Quillan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:01 | 0.05 | -0.04 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:32 | 0.07 | -0.06 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.04 | -0.09 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:16 | 0.07 | -0.13 |
| Bo Groulx | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:58 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:47 | 0.16 | -0.20 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:44 | 0.01 | -0.24 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:58 | 0.05 | -0.26 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:05 | 0.40 | -0.34 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:07 | 0.01 | -0.47 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:38 | 0.07 | -0.48 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:08 | 0.06 | -0.76 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 22 | 22 | 100.0% | 2.45 | W |
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 14 | 17 | 82.4% | -0.93 | L |
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.23 |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–0 on Apr 08, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.66 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 2.23 — Toronto Maple Leafs owned the better of the chances but Washington Capitals took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Martin Fehérváry led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.18 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 22 of 22, worth 2.45 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–0 on Apr 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Martin Fehérváry led all skaters at 2.18, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.66 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 2.23, so Toronto Maple Leafs created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 20 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 21. High-danger chances went 9 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Logan Thompson stopped 22 of 22 (2.45 goals saved above expected); Joseph Woll stopped 14 of 17 (-0.93 goals saved above expected).