NHL Battle: Toronto Maple Leafs Face Off Against Montreal Canadiens in Atlantic Division Encounter

Friday, April 5th, 2024

In a forthcoming match at Montreal's Bell Centre, the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are currently third in the Atlantic Division with a 43-23-9 standing, will compete against the Montreal Canadiens, positioned eighth in the same division with a tally of 29-34-12.

The Canadiens struggle within their division, holding a 5-12-5 record, and their season performance reflects a similar trend at 29-34-12. They have a significant negative scoring differential of -48, having allowed 253 goals while only netting 205 themselves.

On the other hand, the Maple Leafs show a stronger division performance at 10-10-2, boasting a commendable season record of 43-23-9. They demonstrate strong offensive capabilities, with a notable record of 39-8-7 in games where they managed to score at least three goals.

This game marks the third encounter between the two teams this season, with the Maple Leafs securing a victory in their last meeting with a close score of 3-2.

Players to keep an eye on include the Canadiens' Cole Caufield, tallying 22 goals and 35 assists, and the Maple Leafs' William Nylander, who has achieved 40 goals along with 55 assists.

Looking at the recent performances, the Canadiens have recorded 4 wins, 4 losses, and 2 ties in their last 10 games, while the Maple Leafs have a slightly better performance with 5 wins, 4 losses, and 1 tie.

Both teams are facing injuries, with the Canadiens missing players such as Joshua Roy, Kirby Dach, and Christian Dvorak. The Maple Leafs, dealing with a longer injury list, will be without Timothy Liljegren, Mitchell Marner, John Klingberg, Matt Murray, Joel Edmundson, Calle Jarnkrok

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