Washington Capitals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs - NHL Game Preview - April 8, 2026

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	1	2	3	T
Washington WAS--	-	-	-
Toronto TOR--	-	-	-

Capitals	3.15 GF AVG	2.88 GA AVG	16.40 Power Play
Maple Leafs	3.23 GF AVG	3.33 GA AVG	18.80 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
John Carlson (D)	Lower Body	02-24-2026Day-to-Day
Charlie Lindgren (G)	Lower Body	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25
Connor McMichael (C)	Upper Body	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Christopher Tanev (D)	Groin	03-01-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 2
Dakota Joshua (C)	Upper Body	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25

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