Capitals vs. Leafs Recap: Defense Leads Offense in 4-0 Win

Dec 18, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates on the bench with teammates after a goal by Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (not pictured) against the Toronto Maple Leafsat Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn ImagesThe Caps have not looked like themselves since gleefully taking two days off last week, and returning home after a two-game road trip, they needed a big effort to get back on track. They sure got it, getting on the board first and never really looking back.

Plus: In a penalty-filled game, the Caps’ special teams came to play. The penalty killers took care of business on all five Toronto power…