Edmonton, AB – The Toronto Maple Leafs face off against the Edmonton Oilers after their third consecutive loss. This is the beginning of a four-game road trip out West. The Oilers are currently on a 10-game win streak.
- TV: TSN4
- Radio: TSN 1050
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Live Stats
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Last Meeting:
The latest encounter between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Edmonton Oilers culminated in a high-scoring affair, with the Leafs emerging victorious with a scoreline of 7-4. This game was a part of last regular season, where each team claimed one win in their two head-to-head matchups. The game was a true testament to the offensive capabilities of both teams, with the Leafs managing to secure the edge in a battle that was as entertaining as it was competitive.
Team Statistics:
Toronto Maple Leafs
Power Play %: 6th in NHL – 25.8%
Shooting %: 10th in NHL – 10.6%
Faceoff %: 6th in NHL – 53.7%
Goals per game: 5th in NHL – 3.51
Goals against per game: 21st in NHL – 3.24
Edmonton Oilers
Power Play %: 7th in NHL – 25.2%
Shooting %: T14th in NHL – 10.1%
Faceoff %: 7th in NHL – 52.1%
Goals per game: 6th in NHL – 3.49
Goals against per game: T12th in NHL – 3
LEAFS QUICK LOOK (21-12-8)
3rd in the Atlantic, 12th in the NHL
Last Game:
The Leafs had yet another poor game for the most part, losing to the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night after the Red Wings spent the whole day traveling. This marks three losses in a row for the Leafs, the latest two being regulation losses, and the Leafs will need to stop the bleeding soon, especially with a difficult schedule ahead.
Projected Lines:
Leafs to Keep an Eye on:
- Matthew Knies is back in the top six after spending the last game on the fourth line. Last game may have been an outlier as many of the lines were majorly shifted, but Knies is a rookie and seems to be going through some of the lulls that can be expected in a rookie campaign. He will be playing with Tavares and Nylander tonight and will look to compete hard to create results.
- Mitch Marner has been a recipient of criticism lately, and part of that is due to some mistakes he’s been making and the fact that he’s looked a bit less dominant. With that said, Marner is still producing at over a point per game. The core four forwards have been quiet the past two games and will look to help produce, and that includes Marner.
- Martin Jones is back in the net after getting Sunday off. It’s a busy stretch of hockey leading up to the break for the Leafs, and with Joseph Woll, not near return, the Leafs will still be relying on Jones. Jones has helped to steady the ship in Woll’s absence and will look to remain calm and continue making saves to help give the Leafs a chance at snapping their losing streak and the Oilers winning streak.
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