WASHINGTON -- Jakob Chychrun scored two goals, and Logan Thompson made 22 saves for his second shutout in his past four games in the Washington Capitals' 4-0 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Capital One Arena on Thursday.

Marshall Rifai was sent to the AHL's Toronto Marlies on Thursday morning for a conditioning loan, the Maple Leafs announced. The 27-year-old is working his way back from wrist surgery, which he underwent during training camp after picking up an injury in a preseason game.

Things are getting ugly, and fast, for the Toronto Maple Leafs. And there's no easy way to correct all of their problems.

The Washington Capitals are set to face the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight at Capital One Arena, with all eyes on captain Alexander Ovechkin. It is expected that he will play, continuing his standout season with 14 goals and 17 assists in 33 games.

Joseph Woll has been an excellent goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he's dealt with injury issues. Can he be the No. 1 goalie instead of being part of a two- or three-goalie rotation?

Joe Bowen recently addressed the possibility of Wayne Gretzky joining the Toronto Maple Leafs and explained why it never happened. The post Joe Bowen Explains Why the Maple Leafs Never Landed Wayne Gretzky appeared first on Heavy Sports.

If you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, there’s been enough good to keep you watching, and enough frustration to stop you from getting comfortable. That’s kind of where the Maple Leafs are living right now.

With trade rumors swirling and a potential showcase on the horizon, head coach Craig Berube looks to soon reintegrate Matias Maccelli into the Toronto lineup after a month-long absence.