Washington Capitals pulled off the upset to defeat Toronto Maple Leafs. Washington Capitals entered the game as the underdog, with a 44% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Washington Capitals refused to go away, chipping away at Toronto Maple Leafs's lead until Washington Capitals took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Toronto Maple Leafs did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Washington Capitals regained control for good toward the end of the game.