The Toronto Maple Leafs (30-18-2) are set to welcome the Minnesota Wild (29-17-4) to Scotiabank Arena for what promises to be an intriguing cross-conference matchup between two teams enjoying strong seasons.
The Atlantic Division-leading Maple Leafs, powered by their dynamic offense averaging 3.08 goals per game, have been thriving behind the stellar performances of Mitch Marner and William Nylander, who have combined for an impressive 43 goals and 75 assists this season.
Minnesota enters the contest with a formidable defensive record, allowing just 2.86 goals per game, though their offense has shown recent signs of struggle with only 17 goals in their last seven outings.
Both teams have demonstrated exceptional defensive capabilities this season, with Toronto's Chris Tanev and Morgan Rielly forming a stalwart defensive unit, while Minnesota's Brock Faber and Jonas Brodin continue to excel at limiting opposing opportunities.
The goaltending battle between Toronto's Joseph Woll (.907 save percentage) and Minnesota's Filip Gustavsson (.913 save percentage) could prove to be the decisive factor in what shapes up to be a tightly contested affair.
As these two playoff contenders prepare to face off, fans can expect a strategic chess match between teams that have found success through distinctly different approaches to the game.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Minnesota Wild: who will win?
For tonight's Toronto Maple Leafs vs Minnesota Wild matchup, our predictive model gives the Leafs a 54.67% chance of defeating the Wild.
Pre-game probabilities
Toronto Maple Leafs
Moneyline
Win %
54.67%
45.33%
Minnesota Wild
Toronto Maple Leafs: 54.67% win probability
- Division Leadership (1st in Atlantic Division with 62 points)
- Strong Offensive Output (154 goals scored in 50 games)
- Recent Success (LLWWW - won 3 of last 5 games)
Minnesota Wild: 45.33% win probability
- Defensive Struggles (145 goals against in 50 games)
- Inconsistent Form (WLLWL - lost 3 of last 5 games)
- Road Performance (Lower points total of 62 despite similar games played)
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Minnesota Wild form
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Minnesota Wild head to head
Toronto Maple Leafs
83%
Minnesota Wild
17%
Nov 3, 2024
Minnesota Wild
2 : 1
Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 19, 2023
Minnesota Wild
3 : 4
Toronto Maple Leafs
Oct 14, 2023
Toronto Maple Leafs
7 : 4
Minnesota Wild
Feb 25, 2023
Toronto Maple Leafs
2 : 1
Minnesota Wild
Nov 25, 2022
Minnesota Wild
3 : 4
Toronto Maple Leafs
Feb 25, 2022
Toronto Maple Leafs
3 : 1
Minnesota Wild
