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Toronto Maple Leafs Look to Bounce Back Against Anaheim Ducks After Tough Loss to Sharks

On Sunday, the Toronto Maple Leafs (42-25-4, 90 points) will face the Anaheim Ducks (32-32-8, 72 points) in the second half of a back-to-back, following a loss to the San Jose Sharks. Toronto is currently second in the Atlantic division and is aiming for a postseason spot. Anaheim, who recently defeated the New York Rangers, trails the wild card spot in the Western Conference. Toronto will be missing Max Pacioretty and Jani Hakanpaa, while Anaheim will be without Robby Fabbri and Brock McGinn. Toronto is the favorite with a current line of -168. For a detailed prediction, read the full article.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Maple Leafs -168 | Mighty Ducks +147
• Spread: Maple Leafs -1.5 (+150) | Mighty Ducks +1.5 (-170)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 63%.

Toronto vs Anaheim Stats

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a strong offense, ranking 7th in the league with an average of 3.28 goals scored per game. However, their defense is ranked 16th, allowing an average of 3.00 goals against them per game. They have a winning record of 44-25-4 this season. William Nylander leads the team in goals with 42, while Mitch Warner leads in assists with 67 and points with 89. Goalie Anthony Stolarz has a record of 15-8-3 with a 2.40 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage. The Maple Leafs have a power play percentage of 26.5% and a penalty kill percentage of 78.1%.

Anaheim Mighty Ducks Analysis

The Anaheim Ducks currently have a goals-for average of 2.7 and a goals-against average of 3.1, ranking 28th and 22nd, respectively, in the league. They average 27.6 shots per game (21st) and allow 32.1 shots per game (32nd). Their power play is ranked 31st, scoring on 12.4% of their opportunities, while their penalty kill is 30th, holding opponents scoreless 72.7% of the time. Mason McTavish and Frank Vatrano are the leading goal scorers with 20 each. Troy Terry leads in assists and points with 32 and 51, respectively. Alex Killorn has the best plus/minus rating at 10. Goalie Lukas Dostal has a record of 21-19-6 with a 3.01 GAA, .906 SV%, and 1 shutout. Overall, the Anaheim Mighty Ducks hold a power ranking of 31 and rank 25th in offense and 21st in defense, with an overall record of 32-32-8. Toronto has gone 0-2-1 in their last 3 matchups against Anaheim.

Toronto Maple Leafs Dominate Atlantic Division Race as Anaheim Ducks Struggle in Western Conference

The Toronto Maple Leafs currently hold the second spot in the Atlantic division, showcasing a strong performance with four wins in their last six games. On the other hand, the Anaheim Ducks are facing challenges in the Western Conference, trailing 12 points behind the second and final wild card spot. The Ducks have experienced a tough month, losing 13 out of 18 games played in March. Toronto's offensive prowess, ranking 7th in the NHL with a goals-for average of 3.3, presents a formidable challenge for Anaheim's defense, which ranks 22nd with a goals-against average of 3.1. Furthermore, Anaheim's struggles on both the power play (31st) and penalty kill (30th) pose significant obstacles in changing the momentum of the game. With a remarkable 2.40 goals against average and 15 victories in just 26 appearances, Toronto's goaltender Anthony Stolarz adds strength to the team's overall performance.

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