Maple Leafs vs Canadiens statistics
| Stat |
Maple Leafs |
Canadiens |
| Goals For per Game |
2.67 |
3.00 |
| Goals Against per Game |
3.00 |
0.67 |
| Shots per Game |
30.3 |
24.0 |
| Shots Against per Game |
26.0 |
27.7 |
| Power Play Goals |
2 |
0 |
| Power Play Goals Against |
0 |
1 |
| Short Handed Goals |
0 |
0 |
| Short Handed Goals Against |
0 |
0 |
| Penalty Minutes |
37 |
28 |
| Power Play Percentage |
20.0 |
0.0 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage |
100.0 |
92.3 |
Montreal Canadiens recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/26/24 |
@ Toronto Maple Leafs |
L |
2-1 |
| 9/24/24 |
vs New Jersey Devils |
W |
3-0 |
| 9/23/24 |
vs Philadelphia Flyers |
W |
5-0 |
| 4/16/24 |
vs Detroit Red Wings |
L |
5-4 SO |
| 4/15/24 |
@ Detroit Red Wings |
L |
5-4 OT |
Toronto Maple Leafs recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/26/24 |
vs Montreal Canadiens |
W |
2-1 |
| 9/24/24 |
@ Ottawa Senators |
L |
2-1 |
| 9/22/24 |
vs Ottawa Senators |
L |
6-5 OT |
| 5/4/24 |
@ Boston Bruins |
L |
2-1 OT |
| 5/2/24 |
vs Boston Bruins |
W |
2-1 |
Maple Leafs vs Canadiens predictions
Can you imagine how Max Pacioretty must feel gearing up to face the Montreal Canadiens, his former squad? He's off to a brisk start with the Leafs, already netting two goals this season. Given his familiarity with the Bell Centre's quirks and echoes, it’s fair to expect that he might have a slight edge in this matchup. However, the Leafs will be biting their nails over the fitness of John Tavares, who’s been a pivotal playmaker with three assists and four total points so far. If Tavares can hit the ice, even in a limited capacity, his savvy playmaking could really tilt the scales in favor of Toronto.
Switching gears to the Habs, Michael Pezzetta and Alex Barre-Boulet are names you’ll want to watch. Each player is bringing a hot stick to this game, with Pezzetta already ripping two goals past goaltenders and Barre-Boulet not only matching assists but also adding additional scoring to tally up three points this early in the season. With the Canadiens playing at home where they've shown strong form, the energy at the Bell Centre could ignite some standout performances from these leaders, possibly giving them that extra ounce of motivation to outpace their rivals.
Considering both teams' dynamics and early season performances, this is shaping up to be a close contest. However, the fact that the Canadiens have been unbeatable at home tilts my prediction slightly in their favor. With the crowd roaring behind them, expect the Habs to harness this advantage and possibly edge out a narrow victory over the Maple Leafs. It promises to be an exciting matchup filled with skill and heart—just what you'd hope for in a classic NHL showdown, right?
Montreal Canadiens injuries
Toronto Maple Leafs injuries
- William Nylander (RW): Day-To-Day
- Dakota Mermis (D): Out
- Alex Steeves (RW): Day-To-Day
- John Tavares (C): Day-To-Day
- Ben Danford (D): Day-To-Day
Maple Leafs vs Canadiens game info
| Venue |
Bell Centre |
| Location |
Montreal, QC |
| Puck drop |
Sat 7:00 PM |
