The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks tonight at the United Center in Chicago. Both teams are coming off of losses and are aiming to get back in the win column.

Team Records and Recent Performance

The Maple Leafs currently hold a record of 8-8-2, while the Blackhawks are 8-5-4. Toronto is on a four-game losing streak, with their most recent defeat being a 4-3 overtime loss at home against the Los Angeles Kings on November 13. During their losing skid, the Maple Leafs have allowed 19 total goals. Chicago had their three-game winning streak broken in a 4-3 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils on November 12. Despite the loss, the Blackhawks are riding a four-game point streak.

Betting Odds and Predictions

The Maple Leafs are favored to win with moneyline odds of -125, while the Blackhawks are at +105. Computer-calculated predictions favor the Blackhawks to win 3-2. The Over/Under is set at 6.5 goals, with a prediction of under 6.5 goals.

Maple Leafs Insights

Toronto has struggled defensively, with an NHL-worst 3.83 goals against average. They have allowed 69 total goals, ranking 31st in the league. The Maple Leafs have scored the third-most goals in the league, averaging 3.6 goals per game. Their power-play conversion rate is 17.02%, ranking 23rd in the NHL. The team will be without key players, including Auston Matthews, who is out with a lower-body injury. William Nylander is expected to step up offensively in Matthews' absence.

Blackhawks Insights

The Blackhawks have been strong in November, with their goaltender having a .938 save percentage and a 2.19 goals against average. Connor Bedard has been a key player for Chicago, with 19 points during a nine-game point streak.

Key Stats

• Maple Leafs average 3.3 goals per game while allowing 4.8 goals per game.
• Blackhawks are averaging 4.3 goals per game while allowing 1.8 goals per game during their point streak.
• The Maple Leafs have a 55.6% implied moneyline win probability in this game.
• Toronto has recorded one shorthanded goal this season and has a penalty-kill percentage of 78.18%.

Player Matchups and Notes

John Tavares had a point in each game against the Blackhawks last season. Tyler Bertuzzi had two assists in one of the two games against the Maple Leafs last season. Nylander has had success against the Blackhawks, with an assist in six of his last seven meetings.

Overall

The Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks game should be an interesting contest between two teams looking to rebound from recent losses. Toronto's offensive firepower will be tested against Chicago's strong goaltending.