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The Capitals visit the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight at Scotiabank Arena for the third and final meeting between the teams this season. Washington leads the season series 2-0-0, having outscored Toronto 8-2 through two games. Jakob Chychrun leads the Capitals with three goals vs. Toronto this season, while Logan Thompson has a 2-0-0 record with a 1.00 goals-against average, a .955 save percentage and one shutout in two starts against the Maple Leafs. Washington has earned at least one point in five straight games against Toronto, dating back to the start of the 2024-25 season (4-0-1).

With Ilya Protas set to make his NHL debut tonight, the Capitals will have two teenagers play in the same game for the first time since March 16, 2014 (Tom Wilson and Connor Carrick). Washington will also have four rookies in its lineup for the first time since March 20, 2022 (Connor McMichael, Martin Fehérváry, Brett Leason and Axel Jonsson-Fjallby). The Capitals’ 2025-26 rookie class, led by Ryan Leonard (17g-24a–41p in 71 GP) and Justin Sourdif (15g-18a–33p in 74 GP), has been bolstered by the recent arrivals of 19-year-old prospects Cole Hutson (2g-5a–7p in 10 GP) and Protas (28g-34a–62p in 66 AHL GP). This season, the Capitals rank tied for third in the NHL in goals by rookies and seventh in points (34g-47a–81p), despite having only two rookies who have played more than 10 games. The Capitals’ 81 points by rookies are more than their previous three seasons combined and mark their highest single-season total since 2010-11 (30g-54a–84p).

Schedule & Availability

Wednesday, April 8

11:30 a.m. – Optional pregame skate, Scotiabank Arena

7:30 p.m. – Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs, Scotiabank Arena

TV: MNMT

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Capitals Radio Network

Thursday, April 9

Day off

Friday, April 10

10:30 a.m. – Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

Saturday, April 11

12:45 p.m. – Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability, PPG Paints Arena

3 p.m. – Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins, PPG Paints Arena

TV: ABC

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Capitals Radio Network

Sunday, April 12

12:45 p.m. – Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability, Capital One Arena

3 p.m. – Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, Capital One Arena

TV: MNMT, TNT, truTV, HBO MAX

Radio: The Team 980, Capitals Radio Network

Schedule subject to change. Updated schedule information will be announced on @CapitalsPR

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Caps Clips

April 8, 2026

Washington Capitals: Caps Take on Maple Leafs

NHL.com: NHL teams, players look to hit right chord with victory song (Washington Capitals mentioned) / Stanley Cup Playoff races remarkably tight with less than 2 weeks to go (Washington Capitals mentioned) / NHL Status Report: Chabot to return sooner than expected for Senators (Washington Capitals mentioned)

Washington Times: Capitals hope newly promoted Ilya Protas gives team ‘jolt’ in playoff hunt

Baltimore Banner: Ilya Protas, 19, joins big brother Aliaksei on Washington Capitals

Associated Press: Toronto plays Washington after Knies’ 2-goal performance

The Athletic: Which NHL top defense pairs have been the best and worst in the 2025-26 season? (Washington Capitals mentioned)

ESPN: NHL playoff standings: Capitals in a must-win game?

TSN: Strome believes Capitals can overcome odds and land playoff position

Sportsnet: Road to the Playoffs: Pros and cons for every potential post-season team (Washington Capitals mentioned)

The Hockey News – Washington: Aliaksei Protas Always Looked Out For Younger Brother Ilya. Now, He'll Watch Him Make His NHL Debut As His Linemate With The Capitals: 'It's Surreal' / Ilya Protas To Make NHL Debut On Line With Brother Aliaksei As Capitals Face Maple Leafs

WRC-TV NBC 4: Protas brothers teaming up on same line for first time with Caps

Broadcast (Excluding Game Highlights):                        

Washington Capitals: Spencer Carbery | April 7 / Ilya Protas | April 7 / Aliaksei Protas | April 7 / Tom Wilson | April 7

Capitals Radio Network: Caps This Morning | April 8 / Afternoon ReCAP | April 7

Sportsnet: On Ilya Protas being set to make his debut and Alex Ovechkin’s uncertain future

NHL Network: On Ilya Protas being set to make his debut

WRC-TV NBC 4: On the Protas brothers, featuring interviews with Spencer Carbery, Aliaksei Protas, Ilya Protas & Tom Wilson (6 p.m.)

WJLA-TV ABC 7: On the Protas brothers, featuring interviews with Aliaksei & Ilya Protas (7 a.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin’s uncertain future (9 p.m.)

WUSA-TV CBS 9: On the Protas brothers, featuring interviews with Aliaksei Protas, Ilya Protas & Tom Wilson (11 p.m., 5 a.m.)

DC News Now: The Sports Junkies’ Eric Bickel on the state of the Capitals (11 p.m.)

Toronto Maple Leafs Clips:

Toronto Star: Maple Leafs nominee Oliver-Ekman Larsson has Masterton makeup / The Maple Leafs might give prospects a late look in a lost season. Luke Haymes says sign me up

Toronto Sun: Welcome to the NHL moment nears for two Leafs and one big Cap chap / Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin's goal power has lit up Maple Leafs over his career