Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Predictions
2023-01-29 • Scotiabank Arena
Toronto Maple Leafs 5 - 1 Washington Capitals
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
TOR: 53.4%
WSH: 46.6%
Expected Goals
TOR: 3.29
WSH: 3.16
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 48%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
TOR
I. Samsonov
WSH
D. Kuemper
| Stat | TOR | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | — | — |
| Last 5 SV% | — | — |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | — | — |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Goalie Game Metrics
| Team | Goalie | SA | Saves | GA | SV% | xGA | HD Faced | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOR | I. Samsonov | 24 | 23 | 1 | 95.8% | 1.96 | 0 | 0.96 |
| WSH | D. Kuemper | 27 | 22 | 5 | 81.5% | 2.92 | 0 | -2.08 |
SA uses shots on goal plus goals. xGA, high-danger faced, and GSAx use modeled scoring attempts against. GSAx is xGA minus goals against.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 73% • TOR at home vs WSH: 4-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | TOR 0 - 4 WSH | WSH | WSH |
| 2025-12-18 | WSH 4 - 0 TOR | WSH | WSH |
| 2025-11-28 | WSH 4 - 2 TOR | WSH | WSH |
| 2024-12-28 | TOR 2 - 5 WSH | WSH | WSH |
| 2024-12-06 | TOR 1 - 3 WSH | WSH | WSH |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOR | 13 | 0 | 0.85 |
| 1 | WSH | 10 | 0 | 0.62 |
| 2 | TOR | 14 | 0 | 1.07 |
| 2 | WSH | 14 | 0 | 0.62 |
| 3 | TOR | 12 | 0 | 1.00 |
| 3 | WSH | 11 | 0 | 0.72 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 53.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
Toronto Maple Leafs 5 - 1 Washington Capitals
Expected: 3.3 - 3.2
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