Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson (43) scores against Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Matt Murray (30) during third-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Toronto Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann (74) scores against Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) as Capitals' Martin Fehervary (42) and Maple Leafs' Max Domi (11) collide during second-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after his empty-net goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during third-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Washington Capitals' Nic Dowd (26) celebrates after his goal against Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Matt Murray (30) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Toronto Maple Leafs' David Kampf (64) protects the puck from Washington Capitals' Jakob Chychrun (6) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson watches the puck during second-period NHL hockey game action against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Washington Capitals' Jakob Chychrun (6) celebrates after his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) and Brandon Duhaime (22) during first-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares (91) celebrates after his goal against the Washington Capitals during first-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, left, battles with Toronto Maple Leafs' Chris Tanev, right, during first-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) lines up for a face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs during third-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares, second from left, scores against Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson, right, during first-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)