Welcome to another edition of NHL Rumours. This time, it’s about the Toronto Maple Leafs and how they may be looking for some forward help before the trade deadline.

The Buds are a little banged up heading into the first meeting of the season between the Leafs and Ottawa Senators as Auston Matthews is doubtful to return after missing the last three games and Max Pacioretty is now week-to-week with an injury he sustained over the weekend.

The Washington Capitals' Dylan Strome and the Toronto Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner are two of the most exciting players to watch when these teams face off on Wednesday at 7:30 PM ET, at Capital One Arena. See below to read more about Capitals vs. Maple Leafs leaders, insights, and a predicted winner.

Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in.