The Carolina Hurricanes will head to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs in this Eastern Conference matchup. The puck drop for this game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. eastern from the Scotiabank Arena.
The Hurricanes ended a four-game winning streak with a loss to the Penguins on Sunday. Toronto has won three of their last five and are holding on to third place by just two points.
Matchup Information
Hurricanes at Maple Leafs Stats
Looking at the Carolina Hurricanes stats
The Hurricanes are currently leading the Metropolitan Division and have built a six-point lead over the teams below them. Whether it is a top offense or the number one defense in all of hockey, the Hurricanes have put together a great season.
In their last game against the Penguins, the Penguins were able to score the first two goals of the game. The Hurricanes were not able to score until the third period and would go on to lose 2-4.
The Hurricanes offense currently ranks third in the NHL. They are averaging 3.34 goals per game which are 8th in the league.
In the last five games, the Hurricanes are averaging 2.6 goals per game. In their last five away games, the Hurricanes are averaging 2.6 goals per game.
Sebastian Aho has been the offensive leader for the Hurricanes. He has a team-high 61 points, scoring 27 goals and assisting on 34 others.
Aho is in his second year of being the Hurricanes’ best offensive player. He has recorded at least one point in nine of their last ten games.
Frederik Andersen has been the main goaltender for the Hurricanes this season. He has a record of 30-8-2 and is giving up only 2.06 goals per game.
Looking at the Toronto Maple Leafs stats
The Maple Leafs find themselves in third overall in their division. They are currently just three points out of second place and a comfortable position for the playoffs.
In their last game against the Dallas Stars, the Maple Leafs were able to score two goals in the first period. Unfortunately for Dallas, they were never able to score, and Toronto would go on to win the game 4-0.
According to some sports betting guides, Toronto’s offense is the strongest piece of their game. They are averaging 3.68 goals per game which ranks third in the NHL.
In their last five games, the Maple Leafs are averaging 4.2 goals per game. In their last five home games, the Maple Leafs are averaging 3.8 goals per game.
Auston Matthews is the best offensive player for the Maple Leafs. He has a team-high 77 points, scoring 45 goals and assisting on 32 others.
Mitchell Marner has also played really well as of late. He has recorded at least one point in eight of their last ten games.
The main goaltender for the Maple Leafs, Jack Campbell, is currently on the injured reserve list. He is not set to return until the end of March.
In Campbell’s absence, Petr Mrazek has received the starting job. He has a record of 4-2 in his last seven starts. He is giving up 3.2 goals in those starts.
Hurricanes at Maple Leafs Betting Trends
- In the Hurricanes’ last ten games, they have won seven of them.
- Carolina has been under the total goals in seven of their last ten games.
- In the Maple Leafs’ last ten games, they have won six of them.
- Toronto has been over the total goals in seven of their last ten games.
Hurricanes at Maple Leafs Prediction
The NHL betting odds have the Maple Leafs as the favorite in tonight’s game. Looking at the NHL betting stats, the Maple Leafs have to be the favorite due to their winning percentage during home games. Take into consideration Hurricanes at Maple Leafs Stats
While the NHL expert picks are leaning towards the Maple Leafs, there are reasons to doubt this. Without their main goaltender, the Maple Leafs have not looked like the same team and have been giving up several goals.
When making your NHL picks, take the Carolina Hurricanes moneyline.
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