NHL Odds: Maple Leafs vs. Golden Knights prediction, odds and pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Tampa Bay Lightning last year. The Vegas Golden Knights are looking to right their wrongs and start with a statement win at home against Toronto. Vegas is 4-2-1 so far this season. The Knights lost to Colorado Avalanche on their home ice.

The Maple Leafs are looking to cover the spread against the Golden Knights on Monday night. Toronto has started the season well, with a 4-2 record. The team is looking for their first world championship since 1966. They have failed to win the Stanley Cup in the last 55 years. Ilya Samsonov is playing well in goal for Toronto. They need to generate enough offense to give him some support. Vegas is a team that has a lot of talent.

Phil Kessel is scheduled to play in his 989th consecutive game on Monday. He is in the first season as a Vegas Golden Knight. He would tie Keith Yandle for most games played in a row without sitting out.

The Knights are playing against their former team, the Toronto Maple Leafs. They lost 3-2 to the Avalanche. Vegas had four power-play opportunities but only converted on one of them. They outshot the Avs 35-25 but failed to capitalize on enough goals.

The final game of the NHL season will be played between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Vegas Golden Knights. Vegas is a stingy team on their home-ice and are tough to beat when the fans are at a feverish pitch.

The final odds are Golden Knights +1.5.