Game Summary – Oct. 3: Toronto 4 at Washington 6

Leafs scorers: Stempniak (1), Ponikarovsky (2), Grabovski (1), Hagman (1)
Capitals scorers: Ovechkin (3), Knuble (1), Laich (3), Semin 2 (2),Morrison (1)
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Forward lines: Stalberg-Stajan-Blake, Ponikarovksy-Grabovski-Hagman, Stempniak-Mitchell-Wallin, Orr-Primeau-Mayers
Defence pairings: Kaberle- Komisarek, Beauchemin-Schenn, White-Finger

Goaltenders: Toskala (Loss, 20:00 minutes played, 5 saves, 3 GA), Gustavsson (38:13 minutes played, 16 saves, 3 GA)

Noteworthy:
-Alex Ovechkin wasted no time thrilling the sell-out crowd in the Capitals’ home opener, scoring just 1:17 into the game. The defending Hart Trophy winner has six points in 2 games to open the season.
-Defenceman Francois Beauchemin continues to struggle. He has been on the ice for 6 of the Leafs’ 10 goals against in two games.
-Jonas Gustavsson made his Leafs debut after Vesa Toskala was pulled after the first period. Gustavsson made 16 saves on 19 shots, stopping all seven shots he faced in the third period.