The Toronto Maple Leafs (33-19-2) bring their impressive three-game winning streak to Rogers Arena as they face off against the Vancouver Canucks (25-18-11) in what promises to be a compelling cross-conference matchup on February 8.
Toronto's high-powered offense, averaging 3.11 goals per game and led by the dynamic duo of Mitch Marner and William Nylander who have combined for 49 goals and 77 assists, will test Vancouver's recently improved defense that has allowed just one goal in their last two games.
The Canucks, despite their offensive struggles averaging 2.81 goals per game, have found renewed confidence with goaltender Thatcher Demko's return from injury, as he has impressively stopped 100 of 105 shots faced in recent appearances.
Both teams enter this contest with momentum, as the Maple Leafs hold the second-best record in the Atlantic Division while the Canucks have secured two consecutive victories to maintain their wild card position in the Western Conference.
The matchup presents an intriguing contrast between Toronto's well-rounded performance across all aspects of the game and Vancouver's defensive resurgence on home ice.
As these two Canadian powerhouses prepare to face off, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see whether the Maple Leafs' offensive firepower or the Canucks' defensive determination will prove decisive in this highly anticipated NHL contest.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs: who will win?
For tonight's Vancouver Canucks vs Toronto Maple Leafs matchup, our predictive model gives the Leafs a 54.33% chance of defeating the Canucks.
Pre-game probabilities
Toronto Maple Leafs
Moneyline
Win %
54.33%
45.67%
Vancouver Canucks
Toronto Maple Leafs: 54.33% win probability
- Higher league position (3rd in Eastern Conference vs 8th in Western)
- Superior win record (33 wins in 54 games vs 25 wins in 54 games)
- Better points total (68 points vs 61 points)
Vancouver Canucks: 45.67% win probability
- Weaker defensive record (165 goals against vs Leafs' 154)
- Lower scoring efficiency (153 goals for vs Leafs' 168)
- Inconsistent recent form (WWLLW vs Leafs' WWWLL)
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Vancouver Canucks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs form
Vancouver Canucks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs head to head
Vancouver Canucks
67%
Toronto Maple Leafs
33%
Jan 12, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs
0 : 3
Vancouver Canucks
Jan 21, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
6 : 4
Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 12, 2023
Toronto Maple Leafs
5 : 2
Vancouver Canucks
Mar 5, 2023
Vancouver Canucks
4 : 1
Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 13, 2022
Toronto Maple Leafs
3 : 2
Vancouver Canucks
Mar 6, 2022
Toronto Maple Leafs
4 : 6
Vancouver Canucks
