The Toronto Maple Leafs welcome the New York Islanders to Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night in what promises to be an intriguing Eastern Conference matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions.
Toronto enters the contest riding high on a three-game winning streak, including an impressive 6-3 victory over Buffalo, while the Islanders look to bounce back from consecutive losses and a challenging stretch where they've dropped three of their last four games.
The historical context adds another layer of intrigue, as the Islanders have won their last four meetings against the Maple Leafs, including a 3-2 victory in their most recent encounter at Scotiabank Arena in February.
Toronto's high-powered offense, which has produced 11 goals in their last two games, will face a stern test against an Islanders team that, despite recent struggles, has historically matched up well against the Maple Leafs.
The goaltending battle between Toronto's Joseph Woll and the Islanders' Ilya Sorokin could prove decisive, with both netminders capable of stealing games for their respective teams.
As these Eastern Conference rivals prepare to face off, hockey fans will be watching closely to see if the Maple Leafs can maintain their winning momentum or if the Islanders can extend their head-to-head dominance in this compelling NHL matchup.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Islanders: who will win?
For tonight's Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Islanders matchup, our predictive model gives the Leafs a 68.33% chance of defeating the Isles.
Toronto Maple Leafs: 68.33% win probability
- Strong offensive output (103 goals scored in 33 games)
- Excellent defensive efficiency (87 goals against, among league's best)
- Consistent winning record (21-10 record, 3rd in Eastern Conference)
New York Islanders: 31.67% win probability
- Struggling offense (86 goals scored, third-lowest in Eastern Conference)
- Poor overall record (12-14, 13th in Eastern Conference)
- Defensive inconsistency (103 goals against in 33 games)
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Islanders odds
| Toronto Maple Leafs | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +1.54 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +2.58 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Toronto Maple Leafs have won 21 out of 33 matches this season.
- 2The New York Islanders have won 12 out of 33 matches this season.
- 3With 44 points, the Toronto Maple Leafs holds the 3rd position in the league standings.
- 4New York Islanders's 31 points place them 13th in the rankings.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Islanders form
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Islanders head to head
Toronto Maple Leafs
17%
New York Islanders
83%
Feb 6, 2024
Toronto Maple Leafs
2 : 3
New York Islanders
Jan 12, 2024
New York Islanders
4 : 3
Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 12, 2023
New York Islanders
4 : 3
Toronto Maple Leafs
Mar 21, 2023
New York Islanders
7 : 2
Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 24, 2023
Toronto Maple Leafs
5 : 2
New York Islanders
Nov 22, 2022
Toronto Maple Leafs
2 : 3
New York Islanders
