Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs 1/29/2023 Free NHL Picks and Game Analysis
The Washington Capitals and the Toronto Maple Leafs will face off at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, on Sunday, January 29th. The Capitals, currently sitting at 26-19-6 overall with 58 points, have a road record of 12-11-3 and are positioned fourth in the Metropolitan Division this season. They will be looking to continue their winning streak after a successful home defense over the Penguins with a final score of 3-2, Thursday.
Washington emerged victorious in a shootout competition, with the game-winning goal scored by Nicklas Backstrom against Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith. Goalie Darcy Kuemper had a standout performance, successfully defending 35 shots for a save percentage of .946. Alex Ovechkin opened the scoring for the Capitals with a power play goal, assisted by center Evgeny Kuznetsov and defenseman Dmitry Orlov. Left winger Marcus Johansson added another goal for the Capitals, assisted by center Nicklas Backstrom and left winger Sonny Milano, giving the team a 2-1 lead with just 5:17 minutes remaining in the final period. The Penguins answered with a goal in the 12:52 minute of the match, pushing the game into overtime at 2-2. Both teams were unable to score in overtime, leading to the shootout competition.
- The Washington Capitals are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games on the road.
- The total went OVER in 10 of Washington’s last 14 games on the road against Toronto.
- Washington is 10-4 SU in their last 14 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs 1/29/2023 Free NHL Picks and Game Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs will look to rebound from a recent home loss when they take on the visiting Washington Capitals on Sunday afternoon at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto, currently sitting in second place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 30-12-8, will look to take advantage of their home-ice advantage, as they boast a solid 19-4-4 record in front of their home crowd this season. The Leafs come into this matchup looking to bounce back from a tough 2-6 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Friday night.
Right-wingman William Nylander will look to lead the charge for Toronto, as he notched a power-play goal on assists from John Tavares and Mitchell Marner in their last game, tying the score at 2-2 with just 2:44 minutes remaining in the second period. Despite Nylander’s efforts, Toronto’s defense faltered in the middle of the second period, allowing Ottawa to score four unanswered goals and ultimately resulting in a 2-6 upset loss. With the Leafs currently trailing division-leading Boston by 12 points, a win against Washington would be a crucial step towards securing a top spot in the division.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 7 contests with the Capitals.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home.
- The total went OVER in 10 of Toronto’s last 14 games at home against Washington.
Washington Capitals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs. The NHL Pick for this contest is Toronto Maple Leafs. The Toronto Maple Leafs are ready to defend their home ice against the visiting Washington Capitals, even with the absence of superstar Auston Matthews. Despite the setback, the Leafs’ defense and goaltending have been nothing short of spectacular this season, ranking seventh in goals against per game and fifth in shots against per game. Leading the charge in net is Ilya Samsonov, with a record of 16-5-2, a 2.37 GAA, and a .916 SV%. Meanwhile, the Capitals’ offense has been struggling as of late, scoring two or fewer goals in six of their last 10 games. Get ready for a thrilling showdown as the Leafs shut down the Caps’ offense and take the win 4-1. Our best bet is on the Under on the total points.
NHL Starting Time: 5:00 PM ET
Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON
Date: Sunday, January 29, 2023
TV: NHL NET
NHL Odds/Point Spread: Toronto Maple Leafs +104
NHL Totals: 6.0
