Rangers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction & Picks - Oct. 22

The New York Rangers (7-3-1) will attempt to halt a three-game road losing streak when they face the Toronto Maple Leafs (5-4-2) on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Thursday's contest.

Rangers vs. Maple Leafs Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this game predicts a final result of Rangers 4, Maple Leafs 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-112)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Maple Leafs (+1.5)

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Rangers Splits and Trends

• The Rangers (7-3-1 overall) have a -1-1 record in games that have needed overtime.
• In the two games this season the Rangers registered just one goal, they lost both times.
• New York has won the only game this season when it scored two goals (1-0-0, two points).
• The Rangers have scored at least three goals six times, and are 6-0-0 in those games.
• In the seven games when New York has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 10 points after finishing 5-2-0.
• When it has outshot its opponent, New York is 3-1-1 (seven points).
• The Rangers have been outshot by opponents six times, and went 4-2-0 (eight points).

Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

• The Maple Leafs have a 1-2-3 record in overtime matchups this season and a 5-4-2 overall record.
• Toronto has earned five points (2-3-1) in its six games decided by one goal.
• This season the Maple Leafs registered only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
• Toronto has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
• The Maple Leafs have scored at least three goals in seven games, earning 10 points from those contests.
• This season, Toronto has capitalized on a single power-play goal in five games has a record of 3-1-1 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Toronto is 2-2-0 (four points).
• The Maple Leafs' opponents have had more shots in six games. The Maple Leafs finished 3-1-2 in those matchups (eight points).

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Rangers vs. Maple Leafs Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario

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