Toronto vs. Minnesota: NHL Match Prediction

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It seemed that Toronto had finally come to its senses after the slump, as it began to earn points consistently, and the team winning streak reached three games in a row. In the first match, the Maple Leafs played at home, where they met New Jersey and almost suffered a defeat in regulation time, but thanks to the excellent play of forward Matthews, they managed to tie the score, and then snatch a victory in overtime (4:3). They managed to consolidate their success on the road, where the leaves left Montreal no chance at all, defeating it with a score of 7:3. This time, the most productive was forward Ekman-Larson, who scored a goal and gave two assists. The team was able to earn its third victory in a row also with the support of its fans, winning a confident victory over Tampa (5:3). The entire first line distinguished itself, scoring a total of nine points.

It seemed that Toronto would be able to continue earning points consistently, as they met with a clear underdog, Columbus. But this time, huge problems arose in defense, and it was impossible to rehabilitate themselves at the expense of the attacking line, which ultimately led to a crushing defeat (1:5). Goalkeeper Haldeby also showed his worst side, reflecting only 77% of the shots. Then the club went to play on the road, where they were unable to rehabilitate themselves in front of the fans, and again lost to Ottawa, only this time with a difference of only one goal (1:2). Due to the lost points, the team still cannot rise above the third line in the Eastern Conference table, and the advantage over the closest competitor has decreased to zero.

Disqualifications and injuries

Toronto has three players left in the infirmary: Devar, Jarnkork and Stolars.

Interesting trends for betting

• Toronto averages 3.1 goals per game

The team is distinguished by its very effective attacking play.

• The Maple Leafs converted 22 percent of their power play attempts.

It is also worth noting the excellent implementation of numerical superiority, which allows you to consistently take advantage of your opponents' removals.