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Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, National Hockey League, Alexander Ovechkin, Ice hockey

Washington Capitals, Maple Leafs to Face Off in Battle of Metropolitan Division Contenders

Capitals Aim to Extend Win Streak, Maple Leafs Look to Rebound

The Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs, two of the top teams in the Metropolitan Division, will face off on Tuesday night in a battle of division supremacy. The Capitals enter the game riding a four-game winning streak, while the Maple Leafs are looking to rebound from a 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.

Capitals Led by Ovechkin's Scoring Prowess

The Capitals have been one of the most consistent teams in the NHL this season, thanks in large part to the scoring prowess of Alex Ovechkin. The Russian superstar has 25 goals in 35 games this season, and he is on pace to break his own record for most goals in a single season.

Maple Leafs Boast Balanced Attack

The Maple Leafs, meanwhile, have a more balanced attack, with seven players scoring at least 10 goals this season. Auston Matthews leads the way with 20 goals, while Mitch Marner and John Tavares have each chipped in with 15.

Key Matchup: Ovechkin vs. Andersen

One of the key matchups to watch in this game will be the battle between Ovechkin and Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen. Andersen has been one of the best goalies in the NHL this season, and he will need to be at his best to stop Ovechkin.

Prediction: Capitals to Win in Overtime

The Capitals are the slight favorites in this game, and they should be able to extend their winning streak to five games. The Maple Leafs are a tough team, but the Capitals have too much firepower for them to handle.