Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 43rd goal of the season to help the Washington Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 3-2 in Toronto.
Ovechkin's goal was the 650th of his career.
Tom Wilson added a shorthanded marker in the third period after assisting on Brett Connolly's goal in the second.
Braden Holtby made 40 saves for Washington, which has won two straight and three of its last four games.
Andreas Johnsson and John Tavares scored the Toronto goals in the final frame.
The Maple Leafs dropped their third straight game.