"Toronto" has the advantage in preseason form and the results of the recent matches against "Montreal." With a change in coach, the team has improved both defensively and offensively, giving them an edge over the inconsistent "Canadiens." Previous matches also favor "Toronto." Prediction: Toronto Maple Leafs to win in regulation time.
Forecast: The Montreal - Toronto match will end with a total of less than 5.5 goals. Arguments: In the preseason, both teams showed a defensive style of play, scoring only three goals between them. Also, in the last 5 matches between them, there was only one occasion when there were more than 5 goals. Toronto looks more organized in defense and is not willing to concede many goals. A tough showdown with a minimum of goals scored is expected, so the total of less than 5.5 goals in this match seems like the correct choice.
Toronto is the favorite in the match against Montreal in the opening game of the NHL regular season. The visitors have the advantage in preseason wins and in head-to-head matchups from last season. Montreal has lost their last 4 games, while Toronto has shown consistency with 5 consecutive wins. Therefore, Toronto is predicted to win the game against Montreal.
Не сыграет - Джон Клингберг
травма верх. части тела - Яни Хаканпаа
травма колена - Дэвид Рейнбахер
травма колена - Кэри Прайс
травма колена - Патрик Лайне
травма спины - Крис Уидман