Washington Defeat Toronto 4-0 to Boost Playoff Push · Apr. 8, 2026
The Washington Capitals kept their postseason dreams alive with a dominant 4-0 shutout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, with Logan Thompson turning in a stellar 21-save performance between the pipes. The win injected fresh life into the Capitals' wild-card chase, while the night was made even more memorable by Ilya Protas's debut — the 19-year-old recording his first NHL point alongside brother Alexei on Cole Hutson's late empty netter.
Apr 9, 2026
Source: NHL