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The Eastern Conference's fourth-ranked squad, the Toronto Maple Leafs (22-13-2), host the 13th-ranked team from the Eastern Conference, the New York Islanders (14-16-7), on Tuesday, December 31 at 1:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our pick for who will secure the victory in Tuesday's matchup.
Over the past 10 games for the Islanders (5-5-0), their offense has scored 32 goals while their defense has given up 34 goals. They have recorded 20 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored two goals (10.0%).
Maple Leafs vs. Islanders Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final score of Maple Leafs 4, Islanders 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-148)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Maple Leafs (-1.5)
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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs are 3-2-5 in overtime contests as part of a 22-13-2 overall record.
- In the nine games Toronto has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-1-2 record (good for 14 points).
- In the five games this season the Maple Leafs scored just one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
- Toronto finished 1-6-0 in the seven games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
- The Maple Leafs have scored three or more goals 23 times, and are 21-1-1 in those games (to register 43 points).
- In the 13 games when Toronto has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has an 8-4-1 record (17 points).
- In the 15 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Toronto is 10-5-0 (20 points).
- The Maple Leafs' opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Maple Leafs finished 12-7-2 in those matchups (26 points).
Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders have a record of 14-16-7 this season and are 3-7-10 in overtime games.
- In the 14 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
- This season the Islanders registered only one goal in six games and they've earned two points (0-4-2) in those contests.
- New York failed to win all five games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Islanders have scored three or more goals 21 times, earning 32 points from those matchups (14-3-4).
- This season, New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal in nine games and registered 15 points with a record of 7-1-1.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, New York has posted a record of 7-9-2 (16 points).
- The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Islanders went 7-5-5 in those contests (19 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Maple Leafs Rank | Maple Leafs AVG | Islanders AVG | Islanders Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 3.11 | Goals Scored | 2.68 | 25th |
| 11th | 2.84 | Goals Allowed | 3.19 | 23rd |
| 14th | 28.7 | Shots | 28.5 | 15th |
| 22nd | 29.1 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 17th |
| 18th | 20.37% | Power Play % | 11.46% | 32nd |
| 11th | 81.36% | Penalty Kill % | 63.29% | 32nd |
Maple Leafs vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
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