The Anaheim Ducks, boasting a 41-28-4 record, welcome the 31-30-13 Toronto Maple Leafs to the Honda Center for a 10:00 PM ET Regular Season matchup, available on ESPN+. This contest pits two teams with differing defensive structures against each other, as the Maple Leafs allow 32.5 shots per game compared to the Ducks' more stingy 29.0. The absence of Auston Matthews and Chris Tanev will undoubtedly be felt by Toronto, with the former being a key contributor to the team's offense. The Ducks, meanwhile, have Cutter Gauthier leading the charge with 37 goals, while the Maple Leafs rely on William Nylander's 67 points for offensive production.
In terms of scoring pressure, the Ducks hold a slight edge with 3.25 goals per game, whereas the Maple Leafs average 3.09. With the Ducks' more disciplined defense and the Maple Leafs' struggles without Matthews, Anaheim may have the upper hand in this matchup. The special teams battle will also be crucial, as Toronto's power play percentage of 19.0 faces off against Anaheim's penalty kill percentage of 78.4. Consider these factors when weighing your options, and make your pick or follow the discussion on StreakChat.