Chicago Blackhawks vs Toronto Maple Leafs Matchup

Read our Blackhawks vs Maple Leafs pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Toronto. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.

  • The Blackhawks travel take on the Maple Leafs at 8-14-2.
  • Chicago is 8th in power play goals this season.
  • The Blackhawks are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Ducks.
  • The Maple Leafs' record sits at 14-7-2.
  • The Maple Leafs come into the game ranked 9th in shots on goal.
  • Toronto will look to get back on track after an overtime loss to the Wild.

Blackhawks vs Maple Leafs Preview

Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Maple Leafs. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blackhawks.

Blackhawks vs. Maple Leafs Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Chicago Blackhawks at Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Where: Toronto at Scotiabank Arena
  • Date: Monday, December 2nd
  • Betting Odds TOR -1.5, CHI +288 | TOR -364 O/U 6

Blackhawks Preview: Can The Blackhawks Secure a Win at Toronto?

With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 8-14-2. Chicago, as puck line underdogs, covered the puck line in this one. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.

Four different players scored for the Blackhawks in this game. They built a 4-0 lead before the Ducks scored twice, with the final goal coming with just 4 seconds left. Chicago’s defense gave up 39 shots, but Arvid Söderblom made 37 saves to secure the win.

Chicago’s offense put up 4 goals on 29 shots in their 4-2 win over Anaheim. Ryan Donato netted his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring for the Blackhawks, and Teuvo Teravainen followed with his 4th goal.

Two of Chicago’s goals came on power plays, with Connor Bedard picking up assists on both. Bedard added another assist on Donato’s goal, bringing his season total to 9. The Blackhawks recorded 12 giveaways in the game.

Arvid Söderblom turned in a strong performance, making 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. Defensively, the Blackhawks finished with 6 takeaways and 5 hits. They also had 26 blocks, but the team will look to cut down on penalties after finishing with 25 penalty minutes, one of which led to a late Ducks power-play goal.

Maple Leafs Preview: Do the Maple Leafs Have What it Takes at Home?

Toronto's latest defeat was a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, bringing their record to 14-7-2. The Maple Leafs were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals. With a combined 3 goals, the game fell short of the total.

After the Wild scored first, Toronto tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the first period. William Nylander scored for the Maple Leafs, but the Wild secured the win with a goal 2:14 into overtime.

Toronto's offense managed just one goal in their 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. William Nylander netted his 9th of the season on a power play, with Auston Matthews picking up his 6th assist and Mitchell Marner his 12th.

The Maple Leafs fired 28 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 10 giveaways in the game.

Defensively, the Maple Leafs allowed the first goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 into overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. The defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.

Blackhawks vs Maple Leafs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last three road games, Chicago has averaged 1 goals per game while allowing 3. The team's record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 2-1.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Toronto has an puck line record of 3-2 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
  • The Maple Leafs have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
  • Over the team's last five games as the favorite, the Blackhawks struggled vs the puck line going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.

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