Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Predictions
2024-12-28 • Scotiabank Arena
Toronto Maple Leafs 2 - 5 Washington Capitals
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
TOR: 32.8%
WSH: 67.2%
Expected Goals
TOR: 2.82
WSH: 3.94
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 47%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 78% • TOR at home vs WSH: 1-3
| 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 | 15 | 1 | 1.14 |
| 1 | WSH | 22 | 0 | 0.76 |
| 2 | TOR | 22 | 1 | 1.55 |
| 2 | WSH | 16 | 0 | 0.95 |
| 3 | TOR | 16 | 0 | 0.89 |
| 3 | WSH | 12 | 1 | 1.76 |
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: 67.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.8
Score Breakdown
Toronto Maple Leafs 2 - 5 Washington Capitals
Expected: 2.8 - 3.9
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