The Capitals haven't been a team to step in against this month, but this is the spot and matchup to do it. 
The Maple Leafs are in stop-the-pain mode having gone 1-3 in their last four games, including suffering a 5-2 road loss to the Canadians this past Saturday in their previous game. 
Washington is concluding its five-game road trip. The Capitals have won five of their last six games, including stunning Vancouver this past Friday rallying to win, 6-5, in a shootout after trailing by four goals. 
Toronto has the added incentive of revenge for a 4-3 road loss to the Capitals on Oct. 16.