
Capitals grind out 4-0 win over Leafs as rookies shine and defense falters
Washington Capital s beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 in a game more notable for defensive lapses than the score, with Logan Thompson making 21 saves for his third shutout and rookie Ilya Protas recording his first NHL point in his debut. The win yields only a small lift in playoff odds (about 4.4% from 3%) and could push the Capitals’ first-round draft position from 13th to 16th overall, potentially affecting their draft status despite the win.



