Toronto Maple Leafs vs Washington Capitals Prediction: Capitals to lose 2nd straight match

Washington lost its season opener (to Boston) for the first time in several years and will now play on the road against Toronto. Will the Capitals lose again? Let's pick a few bets at once.

Sheldon Keefe's team kicked off the season on the road against their most implacable opponent, Montreal. Toronto took the lead twice, but ultimately lost, conceding the decisive goal with 17 seconds left in regulation time. This was hardly the result the Maple Leafs expected from their trip to Montreal. Although matches between the Canadiens and Leafs are always very hard-fought.

The Capitals made a very faint impression in the first game of the season, deservedly losing against the Bruins. 2-4, with Peter Laviolette's team losing 0-3 as the game progressed. It would appear that Washington has yet to find form. The absence of the injured Backstrom and Wilson also affects the team. We should also note that neither Alexander Ovechkin nor Evgeny Kuznetsov had any action against Boston.

• Toronto: Jordie Benn, Carl Dahlström and Timothy Liljegren will not play;
• Washington: Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson will not play. Carl Hagelin is questionable.

The upcoming matchup is a back-to-back for both opponents. So, first of all, we should expect some non-primary goalkeepers in goal; secondly, the probability of mistakes in defense also increases. That means it's worth considering betting on TO. In addition, it seems that in the upcoming game we should lean on Toronto. The Maple Leafs play at home, and in addition, they looked a much more balanced and competitive team than Washington did in their first game right now.

Prediction: Toronto will be closer to winning a high-scoring game.

Betting options:

• 1X+TO (4.5) for 1.55;
• TO (6.5) for 1.76;
• Each Period Over 1.5 for 3.00.

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