The Toronto Maple Leafs (38-20-9) seek another win over the Washington Capitals (33-25-9) for their second matchup this season when they compete on Wednesday, March 20 at 7:30 PM ET at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The Maple Leafs boast a moneyline at -140.

The Maple Leafs have lost their last two games and are now 2-3 in their previous five. Their latest defeat was a 4-3 showing against the Philadelphia Flyers on the road.

Despite the recent hiccups, they are actually solid on the road with a 20-8-6 road record. It also helps to have Auston Matthews, who leads the league in scoring with 55 goals made so far.

The Maple Leafs do well offensively with scoring 3.57 goals and take 32.7 shot attempts a game. Their power play opportunities could serve them well here, as they have a power play percentage at 26.2.

Their defense has been somewhat shaky lately, as they are now allowing 3.13 goals on 29.9 shot attempts from their opponents. If their offense is slacking, they must put an end to the bleeding with good defense. Their penalty kill percentage could also negatively impact them, as it is a bit lower than the Capitals’ at 77.0.

The Capitals have won their last three games, which have all been on the road. Their most recent win was a 5-2 showing against the Calgary Flames, with Alex Ovechkin scoring two of the five goals.

They have been solid at home this season, as they showcase a 17-10-5 record. In addition to Ovechkin, Dylan Strome leads their offense with 53 points and 23 goals.

The Capitals will likely struggle offensively here, as they typically put up 2.66 goals on 27.1 shot attempts a game. This is a noticeable difference compared to the Maple Leafs. They also have a solid power play percentage at 19.8, so they can at least hold their ground.

Their defense allows 3.05 goals on 30.5 shot attempts from opposing teams. This is slightly better than the Maple Leafs, but they are still giving them too much to work with. With their penalty kill percentage at 79.4, it does offer a slight advantage in this regard.

MyBookie has the odds in this NHL showdown, with the Maple Leafs currently set at -140 to win. Despite recent losses on their resume, they still offer one of the better chances at success.

The last time these two met was back in October of last year, with the Maple Leafs winning 4-1 on the road. This could arguably be a bit closer with the recent momentum of the Capitals, but look for the Maine Lead to find success again.