By Data Skrive
Dec. 18, 2025 11:25 am EST
NHL action on Thursday includes a matchup between the Washington Capitals (18-11-4) and Toronto Maple Leafs (15-12-5) at Capital One Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals rank fifth in the Eastern Conference (40 points), and the Maple Leafs are 13th in the Eastern Conference (35 points).
How to watch Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington CapitalsToronto vs. Washington odds
Injury reportsCapitals
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen),
Ryan Leonard: Out (Shoulder)
Maple Leafs
Marshall Rifai: Day-To-Day (Wrist),
Anthony Stolarz: Out (Upper Body),
Matias Maccelli: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Dakota Mermis: Out (Lower Body),
Brandon Carlo: Out (Foot),
Christopher Tanev: Out (Upper Body)
Stats to know
Tom Wilson has put up 32 points in 33 games (17 goals and 15 assists).
Logan Thompson has allowed 47 goals (2.09 goals-against average) and racked up 557 saves.
William Nylander has totaled36 points this season (1.1 per game), with 11 goals and 25 assists in 28 games (playing 17:17 per game).
Anthony Stolarz has given up 41 goals (3.5 goals-against average) and amassed 312 saves with an .884 save percentage (52nd in the league).
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