Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs handle struggling Capitals

Morgan Rielly and Auston Matthews each had a goal and an assist as the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Tuesday night.

John Tavares and William Nylander also scored for the Maple Leafs, who have won two games in a row.

Alex Ovechkin scored for the Capitals, who have lost four of their first five games.

Joseph Woll made 36 saves for the Maple Leafs in a strong effort. Woll was making his second start of the season after a solid game in relief on Saturday, when he did not allow a goal in a 4-3 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Capitals lost despite outshooting Toronto 37-17. Darcy Kuemper stopped 13 shots for the Capitals.

Washington had a power-play goal disallowed for goaltender interference early in the first period. Video review supported Toronto’s challenge.

Rielly scored his first goal of the season at 12:53 of the first period on a power play. Timothy Liljegren set him up for a shot from the right faceoff circle. Evgeny Kuznetsov was off for a delay of game (puck over the glass).

Washington had a 17-5 advantage in shots on goal in the first period.

Ovechkin was stopped by Woll when he tried to score on the backhand on a penalty shot at 2:45 of the second period.

Tavares deflected Rielly’s shot for his third goal of the season at 5:41 of the second period.

Nylander scored his fifth goal of the season on a 12-foot shot at 6:29 of the second to complete a strong individual effort. Matthews started the play with a smart pass.

Matthews scored his seventh goal of the season with a 26-foot slap shot at 15:07 of the second on a power play. Tom Wilson was off for verbal abuse of an official.

Ovechkin scored his first goal of the season on a wrist shot at 19:49 of the second during a power play. TJ Brodie was off for tripping.

–Field Level Media

Share this post
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
WhatsApp

Latest Offers

Select Your State

Must be 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER

Alabama

Arkansas

California

Connecticut

Sportsbook

Casino

Delaware

Florida

Sportsbook
Fantasy

Hawaii

Idaho

Kentucky

Maryland

Sportsbook
Fantasy

Massachusetts

Sportsbook
Fantasy

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

Sportsbook
Fantasy

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

Oregon

Sportsbook
Fantasy

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Sportsbook
Fantasy

Vermont

Washington

Washington, DC

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Sportsbook
Fantasy

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Newfoundland

Nova Scotia

Prince Edward Island

Saskatchewan

MYBET CALCULATOR

MYBET CALCULATOR

Odds Board

Choose League:

Today's Measured Matchup:

Bet Hunter

Follow Us

Top Betting Sites

$1000 No Sweat

First Bet

Wager Up to $1,250

on Any Sport

Claim 5 x $50

Second Chance Bets

Second Chance Bets

Up to $500

First Bet Paid Back

up to $1000

Bet $1, Get $200

Top Casino Reviews

We're Giving 200% +

$10 Sign Up

$2000 Play It Again

THE CHOICE IS YOURS!

Up to $250 Bonus

on first deposit

Top Betting Reviews

$1000 No Sweat

First Bet

Wager Up to $1,250

on Any Sport

Claim 5 x $50

Second Chance Bets

2nd Chance Bets

Up to $500

First Bet Back

up to $1000

Bet $1, Get $200

Top Casino Reviews

We're Giving 200% +

$10 Sign Up

$2000 Play It Again

THE CHOICE IS YOURS!

Up to $250 Bonus

on first deposit

BETTING

UNIVERSITY

Sportsbook:

How-tos

Casino:

How-tos

Join Now

[mepr-login-form Action: mepr-login-form-before-submit]
[mepr-membership-registration-form id="14299"]