#Erik Kallgren

A team that's halfway through the NHL schedule with less than 10 regulation losses should feel good about itself and provide fans ample positives ahead of playoffs. But these are the Maple Leafs, whose string of six first-round defeats in the Shanaplan era keep clouding such semi-annual midway mirth. You can sense the pessimism in Leafs Nation.…

The Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks clash tonight in the Shark Tank. San Jose has looked weak to open the season. Through nine games, they have just two wins. They took the Rangers to overtime and shut out the Flyers to land those two victories. Their record likely won't improve by playing the powerhouse that is Toronto. The Maple Leafs are…

Two Canadian clubs are set to battle tonight on Hockey Night in Canada, with the Vancouver Canucks visiting the Toronto Maple Leafs. Neither of these teams are playing particularly great hockey entering this matchup, with the Canucks sitting at 4-4-2 over their last ten games, while the Maple Leafs are 4-3-3 over that same stretch of games. Toronto…

Two teams playing good hockey will collide tonight, with the Vegas Golden Knights visiting the Toronto Maple Leafs. It was a different story when these clubs met earlier, as the Golden Knights put together a convincing 3-1 victory. Vegas was better from the drop, and they played at a pace the Maple Leafs couldn't keep up with. However, the Leafs…

The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to see each other again on the ice for the second time in a week, with Auston Matthews and company paying the Pens a visit this Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena. Will the Maple Leafs get back at Pittsburgh and score a victory to move further away from a recent slump? Or will the…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for November 30. Follow me on to stay up to date. Recap: Monday's best bet got off to a terrible start when, shortly before the game, the Penguins announced that their No. 1 defenseman, Kris Letang, would…

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Toronto Maple Leafs Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON TV: Sportsnet Odds/Point Spread: Sharks (+260) Maple Leafs (-320) The Toronto Maple Leafs (14-5-5) will try to defeat the San Jose Sharks (7-13-4) at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday. The moneyline on this game has the Sharks…

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings have both won four of their last five games. The Maple Leafs have won three games in a row while the Red Wings are riding a four-game winning streak. However, the Maple Leafs' wins are more impressive when considering the competition. The Maple Leafs ended New Jersey's unreal winning streak and defeated…

Toronto is the fifth choice in the Stanley Cup odds at+1300. Pittsburgh isn't far behind at+1600. The Leafs are slight -115 favorites in this contest that features a total of 6.5 goals. Puck drop is set for 7:00 pm ET at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA with AT&T Sportsnet carrying the coverage in the United States and TSN providing it for those…

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins will meet for the second time in five days on Tuesday. The Penguins won the Friday matchup 4-2 but who will cash on the NHL betting odds this time around? The Maple Leafs rebounded from the Friday loss with a Saturday win against the Vancouver Canucks (3-2). The win snapped a two-game losing…

The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Pittsburgh Penguins, who snapped a seven-game losing streak Wednesday, at Scotiabank Arena on Friday. The pregame narrative: Both Pittsburgh and Toronto's offences are performing well which means we should expect plenty of goals. Bettors can also find value in backing the Pens to keep it close on the road. Odds as…

The Toronto Maple Leafs largely took care of business after a rough western road trip. Returning home for four of its last five games, Toronto won three. That included victories over the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes. The schedule lightens up a little bit, but they will see the red-hot New Jersey Devils in two of their next five…

The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Vancouver Canucks for an all-Canadian showdown on Hockey Night. The pregame narrative: The Leafs play their second leg of a back-to-back tonight following yesterday's loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Meanwhile, the Canucks are rested but have been struggling to keep the puck out of their net. Odds as of 10:32 a.m.…

Among a list of issues facing Vancouver is an inability to stay out of the penalty box... and kill penalties. That's not great for the Canucks but it is for a hungry Maple Leafs' power play - and the unit's facilitator, who our picks are highlighting. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports Coming off a disappointing loss last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs…

The Toronto Maple Leafs will head into Boston to take on one of their original six rivals in the Bruins tonight. Both of these teams have the exact same record of 41-19-5, so this game will determine who will get a wild card spot and who will make the crack the top three in the Atlantic Division. With that, it's time to continue our NHL odds…

Game: Vancouver Canucks vs Toronto Maple Leafs Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022 Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON TV: Sportsnet Odds/Point Spread: Canucks (+188) Maple Leafs (-225) The Vancouver Canucks (4-7-3) are hitting the road to Scotiabank Arena on Saturday where they will attempt to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs (7-4-3). The…

The Toronto Maple Leafs battle the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. The pregame narrative: Seth Jarvis and Michael Bunting both see minutes on their respective teams' top lines and are always good bets to record a point. Additionally, Auston Matthews' goalscorer prop is set at a line we can't ignore. Here are our Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes prop picks…

The Penguins have been on thin ice lately, and in brutal form against a Leafs team that's been limiting shots of late, Pittsburgh might not be able to overcome its own blue-line injuries. Find out why with our NHL picks. Fresh off snapping a seven-game losing skid, the Pittsburgh Penguins roll into Toronto Friday night to take on the Maple Leafs,…

No longer the owner of a seven-game winless streak, the Pittsburgh Penguins will look to make it two straight wins Friday when they travel to face the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite being down to just three healthy defensemen in the third period, the Penguins were able to hold on against the Washington Capitals Wednesday to earn their first win since…

Both the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs have run into difficulties early in the NHL season. They'll face off in Toronto in the Hall of Fame Game on Friday. Here are our NHL picks for Friday night's game between the Penguins and Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs have already endured regular-season ups and downs. The Leafs are 3-0-2 over…

The NHL has four games on this Friday's schedule. It is almost the weekend. One of the contests includes the Toronto Maple Leafs and an old Southeast Division rivalry reborn in Washington. Friday's edition features that and a little more, so let's get you ready for your. Ottawa came close to winning in regulation against New Jersey but could not…

Fresh off snapping a seven-game losing skid, the Pittsburgh Penguins roll into Toronto Friday night to take on the Maple Leafs, as both clubs will be playing the first game of a back-to-back. The Leafs are dealing with issues in net, while the Penguins have some serious injury concerns on the blue line - but that doesn't mean we're going to see a…

The Pittsburgh Penguins (5-6-2) and Toronto Maple Leafs (7-4-3) meet Friday at Scotiabank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Penguins vs. Maple Leafs odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions. The Penguins picked up a 4-1 win at the Washington Capitals Wednesday,…

Welcome to the daily NHL betting market report, your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. This is your guide to learn how to bet on hockey. Follow me on to stay up to date on my best bets and other news impacts the betting markets. NHL betting market report for Friday, November 11 Wins: 25 Losses: 23 Units Won: +2.71…

The Pittsburgh Penguins (5-6-2) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (7-4-3) are headed in opposite directions. Pittsburgh has been struggling since kicking off a five game road trip in late October. The Penguins snapped a seven-game losing streak on Wednesday against the Caps. Their defense has been the main culprit, as they gave up at least three goals in…

The Toronto Maple Leafs have found little luck in the availability of their goaltenders this season. The Leafs were not expecting the beginning of the season that they have had, especially after acquiring the former Pittsburgh Penguin and Ottawa Senator Matt Murray in July 2022. An exciting new member for the team yet Murray was out after only one…

The Winnipeg Jets are on the tail-end of a back-to-back as they head east to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs. It's time to continue our NHL odds series with a Jets-Maple Leafs prediction and pick. The Jets picked up a 3-2 shootout win over the Buffalo Sabres in upstate New York on Wednesday night. Winnipeg fell behind early when Zemgus Girgensons…

The New Jersey Devils are coming off of a huge win against the Rangers yesterday, as they now head into Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs were unsuccessful at bringing in another goaltender at the trade deadline, so they'll be looking to just outscore opponents to win games. With that said, it's time to continue our NHL odds…

The Nashville Predators will play host to the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight for a fairly good matchup. This will be the second meeting between these teams this year as the Maple Leafs won the first matchup back in November. The Maple Leafs are currently third in the Atlantic Division while the Predators are in fourth in the Central Division. It's…

There are only three NHL games on Sunday, but that's enough for bettors to scope out some value. The pregame narrative: The Florida Panthers are scoring goals with the best of them, but can't buy a save. The Detroit Red Wings should struggle to find offence against the New York Rangers, while we like the Carolina Hurricanes to roll against the…

Game: New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON TV: Sportsnet Odds/Point Spread: Devils (+255) Maple Leafs (-320) The New Jersey Devils (22-35-5) are traveling to Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday where they will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs (39-18-5). The odds on this game…

The Toronto Maple Leafs (6-4-2) and Carolina Hurricanes (8-2-1) meet Sunday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Puck drop is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions. The Maple Leafs picked up a hard-fought 2-1 win against the…

A pair of streaking squads are set to clash on Tuesday night when the Vegas Golden Knights travel to the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto to battle the Maple Leafs. Read on for our Golden Knights-Maple Leafs picks and predictions. The Maple Leafs are finally starting to find their footing after racking up three straight wins, and they're gradually…

The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Vegas Golden Knights for the second time this season on Tuesday, looking to extend their winning streak to four games. The pregame narrative: The Golden Knights have too much going for them to bet against the team right now, largely due to their ability to keep the puck out of the net. Jack Eichel has seen his ice…

Twenty-two teams hit the ice for tonight's massive 11-game NHL slate! We have a couple of heavyweight battles as the Islanders attempt to claim New York superiority against the Rangers, the Golden Knights take on the Maple Leafs, and the Oilers square off against the Lightning. There are also a few intriguing matchups where teams that have…

Twenty-two teams hit the ice for tonight's massive 11-game NHL slate! We have a couple of heavyweight battles as the Islanders attempt to claim New York superiority against the Rangers, the Golden Knights take on the Maple Leafs, and the Oilers square off against the Lightning. There are also a few intriguing matchups where teams that have…

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Toronto Maple Leafs Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON TV: Sportsnet Odds/Point Spread: Golden Knights (+116) Maple Leafs (-140) The Toronto Maple Leafs (7-4-2) will take on the Vegas Golden Knights (11-2-0) at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday. The moneyline on this contest has Vegas…

The Toronto Maple Leafs appear to have put their losing ways behind them. After a four-game losing streak caused a bit of a panic, a pair of back-to-back wins have cooled the pessimism. The Leafs handled the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 midweek and then beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Saturday night. They handed the Bruins just their second loss of the…

The Toronto Maple Leafs returned home after a turbulent road trip to a vulnerable Philadelphia Flyers squad. To Toronto's credit, it took care of Philadelphia, downing the Flyers 5-2 on Wednesday night. The schedule takes a tough turn, however, and we'll certainly learn more about the team over this stretch. But until then, here are the latest…

Toronto will head to Carolina to face the Hurricanes after picking up a big win over Boston last night. With two mediocre goaltenders in net, our NHL betting picks foresee plenty of goals tonight. Read more to find out! Photo By - USA TODAY Sports We have an Eastern Conference tilt with the Metropolitan Division's Carolina Hurricanes hosting the…

The Toronto Maple Leafs kick off their three-game, four-day California road trip tonight in San Jose. The Sharks have been competitive over their last four games despite a 2-7 record to start the season while the Leafs are coming off another flat performance in a 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights. Find out if Toronto can get right in my free NHL picks…

The Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks battle on Thursday night. The pregame narrative: Tomas Hertl is heating up for San Jose and we're looking to him for a point. Auston Matthews, meanwhile, is a great bet to score a goal which also increases Michael Bunting's odds of recording a point. Here are our Maple Leafs vs. Sharks prop picks for…

With Sheldon Keefe shuffling his lines and books not fully adjusting their odds as a result, we can find value on the props market. Alex Kerfoot, in particular, is now skating next to Marner and Matthews and his anytime goal is available at+390. The Toronto Maple Leafs kick off their three-game, four-day California road trip tonight in San Jose.…

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their western road trip with a date against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday. The pregame narrative: Toronto came out flat against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday and is playing very average hockey to begin the year. Its opponent, San Jose, hasn't set the league on fire but is better than its 2-7-0 record…

The 2022-23 National Hockey League season will officially begin when the puck drops at the O2 Arena in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Friday, October 7, 2022. The league's Global Series will pit the Nashville Predators against the San Jose Sharks in a match-up between Western Conference rivals. Four nights later, on October 11, 2022, the season…

After shutting the door on the Montreal Canadiens Friday night, the New York Islanders are in Toronto to face the Maple Leafs. Puck drop is slated for 7:30 PM ET at Scotiabank Arena. If the Toronto Maple Leafs win in regulation, the Washington Capitals will clinch a playoff berth, eliminating the New York Islanders from playoff contention. New York…

The New York Islanders (35-34-10) take on the Washington Capitals (44-23-12) Tuesday night, the first of a home-and-home. Puck drop is slated for 7 PM ET at Capital One Arena. The Islanders have three games remaining in the regular season and are currently riding a five-game losing streak (0-4-1). The New York Islanders held an optional morning…

That, more than anything else, is the subtext of the opening of Maple Leafs training camp. Kyle Dubas doesn't have a contract for next year and there are no offers coming in the immediate future. Sheldon Keefe is the betting man's favourite to be first coach fired in the NHL this season. Brendan Shanahan has a deal - but basically, his future as…