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Jakob Chychrun scores as the Capitals rally past the Maple Leafs 4-2

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals: Game Highlights

Chychrun extended his points streak to 10 games. It was the NHL-best 22nd goal scored by a Washington defenseman. Tom Wilson later added Washington's 23rd — and his 13th this season — on an empty-netter.

The Capitals closed out a 3-1-0 homestand.

Anthony Beauvillier tied it at 2 on a one-timer of Alex Ovechkin's feed with 6:44 left. Connor McMichael picked up an assist on Chychrun's game-winner after he started Washington's rally when he converted a second-chance opportunity late in the second period.

Morgan Rielly and Matthew Knies scored for the Maple Leafs, who dropped to 2-7-0 on the road while coming up empty in a bid for their first back-to-back away wins of the season.

Auston Matthews recorded his 742nd career point on Knies’ second-period goal, snapping a tie for fifth on the franchise list. Oliver Ekman-Larsson extended his points streak to eight games with an assist on Rielly's opener.

Washington's Logan Thompson made 19 saves, and Toronto's Joseph Woll stopped 30 shots.

Dylan Strome contributed his 16th assist on Beauvillier’s tying goal. He also had an apparent goal after only 21 seconds disallowed when referees said they had blown the play dead before he poked a loose puck across the line.

Up next Maple Leafs: Continue their six-game trip Saturday at Pittsburgh.

Capitals: Begin a four-game road trip Sunday at the New York Islanders.

Regular Season Series

WSH leads series 1-0

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 3:07 Morgan Rielly Goal (4) Snap Shot, assists: Oliver Ekman-Larsson (15), Nicolas Roy (4)
Goal 2nd Period 2:49 Matthew Knies Goal (6) Snap Shot, assists: Auston Matthews (6), Troy Stecher (1)
Goal 2nd Period 13:18 Connor McMichael Goal (4) Backhand, assists: Aliaksei Protas (9), Tom Wilson (13)
Goal 3rd Period 13:16 Anthony Beauvillier Goal (5) Snap Shot, assists: Alex Ovechkin (12), Dylan Strome (16)
Goal 3rd Period 16:04 Jakob Chychrun Goal (10) Slap Shot, assists: Ryan Leonard (7), Connor McMichael (10)
Goal 3rd Period 19:58 Tom Wilson Goal (13) Slap Shot, assists: none

Statistics

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14 Blocked Shots 12
28 Hits 17
4 Takeaways 0
22 Shots 34
0 Power Play Goals 0
0 Power Play Opportunities 2
0.0 Power Play Percentage 0.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
32 Faceoffs Won 22
59.3 Faceoff Win Percent 40.7
17 Giveaways 22
2 Total Penalties 0
4 Penalty Minutes 0
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Nic Dowd, C Injured Reserve Nov 26
Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Brandon Carlo, D Injured Reserve Dec 2

Game Information

Capital One Arena

Location: Washington, DC
Attendance: 18,347 | Capacity:

2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Tampa Bay 16 7 34 2
Boston 15 12 30 0
Montreal 13 8 29 3
Ottawa 12 9 28 4
Detroit 13 11 28 2
Buffalo 11 11 26 4
Florida 12 11 25 1
Toronto 11 11 25 3

2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Carolina 16 7 34 2
New Jersey 16 9 33 1
Washington 15 9 32 2
Pittsburgh 13 7 31 5
Philadelphia 14 8 31 3
NY Islanders 13 10 29 3
Columbus 12 9 29 5
NY Rangers 13 12 28 2
Full Standings