The Montreal Canadiens will host the Toronto Maple Leafs in this Atlantic Division matchup. The puck drop for this game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. eastern from the Centre Bell Arena.
The Maple Leafs look to get back to their winning way after losing in their last game Saturday night. The Canadiens had to use a shootout to get the win last evening, but that gives Montreal back-to-back wins heading into tonight.
Leafs at Canadiens Stats
Matchup Information
Looking at the Maple Leaf’s stats
Toronto has been one of the best offensive teams all season. The Maple Leafs are averaging 3.58 goals per game which are good enough for fourth in the NHL.
Toronto is currently third in the Atlantic Division. They are eight points behind the Florida Panthers, who are having a remarkable season.
Another thing the Maple Leafs have going for them is they do not have a single skater listed on their injury report. One of the few that have it this way, playing full strength is a huge advantage.
Auston Matthews has been the most skilled offensive player for the Maple Leafs. He is leading the team with 59 points, scoring 33 goals and 26 assists.
The Maple Leafs have four other players who have reached the 40-point mark in total points.
Looking at the Canadiens’ stats
Montreal has done it! For the first time this season, the Canadiens have won back-to-back hockey games.
Yes, they are an infinite number of points out of a playoff spot, basically. But it is nice for the fans to see a small amount of success coming out of their locker room.
The Canadiens are the worst scoring offense in all of hockey. Averaging just 2.20 goals per game, the Canadiens are in 32nd overall.
Nick Suzuki is having a solid year so far. He is leading the team in points with 29, scoring nine goals, and assisting on 20 others.
Betting Trends for Toronto at Montreal
- Toronto has won their moneyline seven out of their last ten games.
- The over for total goals has happened in eight of the last 10 Maple Leafs’ games.
- Montreal has won their moneyline three out of their last ten games.
- The over for total goals has happened in seven of the last 10 Canadiens’ games.
Maple Leafs at Canadiens Prediction
Any hockey fan is going to say that the Maple Leafs are the pick in this game. They are better offensively, defensively, and have better goaltending.
Sportsbooks across the country also see it that way making the Maple Leafs a crazy odds favorite for tonight.
While all of these things are true, the one thing the Canadiens are playing with is pride. While they know that there is no real chance for them to make the playoffs, the idea that this team was in the Stanley Cup Finals last season has to make them want to continue to play.
For Montreal fans, hopefully, they are competitive this evening. Unfortunately, it is very unlikely, and the Maple Leafs should win with ease.
When making your NHL picks, take the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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