Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction & Odds: Moneyline, Prop & Total Goals (Nov 7)
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Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction & Odds: Moneyline, Prop & Total Goals (Nov 7)

Juan Pablo Aravena Juan Pablo Aravena
Moneyline PickMontreal Canadiens
Player PropNick Suzuki Over 1.5 Points
Total GoalsOver 5.5 Goals
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Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Main Game Info

Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Moneyline Prediction

The Canadiens are coming off a 5-4 win over the Utah Mammoth, bouncing back from Tuesday’s defeat to the Winnipeg Jets. It was their only loss in an otherwise impressive stretch, with six wins in their last seven games and a 7-1-2 record over their last 10.

The Maple Leafs, meanwhile, lost to Utah in their most recent outing and have now dropped three of their last four. Their only win during that stretch came against a struggling Vancouver Canucks side (3-14-1). Toronto has gone 5-4-1 in its last 10 games, but its recent results suggest the team is heading in the wrong direction.

The Canadiens are riding a four-game winning streak on the road, while Toronto has dropped three of its last five at Scotiabank Arena (2-2-1). Recent form points to a Canadiens win, especially since they have avoided a regulation loss in each of their last nine games (7-0-2).

Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Projected Starting Goalies

The Canadiens have a clear edge in goal, particularly if they start Fowler over Jakub Dobes (.847 save percentage). The Maple Leafs are likely to start Bobrovsky, although the matchup would be more even if they opted for Anthony Stolarz (2.66 GAA, .910 save percentage).

Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop

Nick Suzuki returned to the ice in Thursday’s 5-4 win over the Mammoth after a six-game absence. He recorded three points (one goal, two assists) while logging 20:04 of ice time as Montreal’s first-line centre at both even strength and on the power play.

His established first-line role and career-high 21:37 of ice time per game support the case for another multi-point performance. He’s achieved that feat in four games this season. Suzuki has recorded 15 points in just 10 appearances, with six goals and nine assists. The matchup looks favourable given that Toronto has the 11th-worst xGA in the NHL (36.32).

Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Total Goals Prediction

The Canadiens rank 12th in goals scored per game (3.44) but are middle-of-the-pack defensively, allowing 3.19 (17th). The Maple Leafs rank seventh in offence with 3.65 goals per game but just 18th in goals allowed (3.24). Montreal’s games average 6.63 total goals, while Toronto’s average 6.89.

The previous head-to-head meeting produced just five goals. However, with neither team’s goaltending reliable and both offences scoring nearly 3.5 goals per game, an open matchup looks likely. In addition, six of Toronto’s last seven games and each of Montreal’s last four have featured at least six goals.

Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Team News and Injury Report

Montreal Canadiens Team News and Injury Report

The Canadiens are close to full strength but are still missing prolific winger Ivan Demidov, who is expected to miss Saturday’s game with an ankle injury, and veteran defenceman Mike Matheson (lower body).

Josh Anderson should continue on the second line in Demidov’s absence, while Adam Engstrom has been logging more ice time to cover for Matheson.

This is a short, one-game road trip for the Canadiens, and they’ll alternate between home and away games over their next four contests. They have one day of rest before this matchup.

Toronto Maple Leafs Team News and Injury Report

The Maple Leafs have nine players on their injured list, with absences at both ends of the ice. The most notable is John Tavares (lower body), with Nick Paul expected to fill his spot on the second line.

Toronto is also missing Kirill Marchenko (lower body), who regularly features on the power play, and bottom-six defensive specialist Max Domi (back). Vinni Lettieri is expected to take on a larger role up front, with Troy Stecher getting more ice time on the blue line.

The Maple Leafs have a clear rest advantage, having last played on November 3 against Utah. This will be the second outing of their six-game homestand.

Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Projected Lines and Power Play Units

Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs: Where to Watch (Canada)

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