Photo: Minas Panagiotakis / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images
The Toronto Maple Leafs (9-10-3), losers of three straight road games, visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (11-9-3) at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.
To prepare for this matchup, here's who we expect to take home the victory in Wednesday's hockey action.
The Maple Leafs' offense has scored 31 goals in their last 10 outings, while their defense has conceded 37 goals. They have registered 26 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (19.2%). They are 3-5-2 over those contests.
Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final result of Blue Jackets 4, Maple Leafs 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-110)
- Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Pick Em
Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have finished 5-3-8 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 11-9-3.
- Columbus is 5-4-2 (12 points) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal, they went 1-5-1 (three points).
- Columbus has lost all three games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 13 times, and are 10-1-2 in those games (to register 22 points).
- In the seven games when Columbus has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 5-0-2 record (12 points).
- In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, Columbus is 6-5-1 (13 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 11 times, and went 5-4-2 (12 points).
Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs have a record of 9-10-3 this season and are 3-3-6 in overtime games.
- Toronto has earned 13 points (5-3-3) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
- Toronto has earned three points (1-4-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Maple Leafs have scored more than two goals 16 times, earning 18 points from those matchups (8-6-2).
- Toronto has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games this season and has registered five points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Toronto is 1-5-1 (three points).
- The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 7-5-2 to register 16 points.
Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.
Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Maple Leafs AVG | Maple Leafs Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th | 2.87 | Goals Scored | 3.36 | 6th |
| 25th | 3.26 | Goals Allowed | 3.73 | 31st |
| 3rd | 30.1 | Shots | 27.7 | 18th |
| 31st | 31.3 | Shots Allowed | 31 | 29th |
| 22nd | 16.98% | Power Play % | 15.52% | 26th |
| 28th | 73.68% | Penalty Kill % | 80% | 18th |
Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
Sign up for ESPN+ to watch the Blue Jackets square off against Maple Leafs.