The Toronto Maple Leafs (30-16-2) look to extend their impressive three-game winning streak as they welcome the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-18-7) to Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night.
The Maple Leafs have been dominating the Atlantic Division, riding their potent offense that has produced 16 goals in their last three games, led by the dynamic duo of Mitch Marner and William Nylander who have combined for 43 goals and 73 assists this season.
Columbus enters the matchup with considerable momentum of their own, having won seven of their last ten games and sitting just one point out of a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.
The Blue Jackets' offense has been clicking at 3.26 goals per game, with Kirill Marchenko and Dmitri Voronkov leading the charge, while Toronto's defensive improvements have resulted in allowing just 2.85 goals per game.
Both teams bring contrasting strengths to the ice, with Toronto's balanced attack facing off against Columbus's high-scoring but defensively vulnerable lineup.
As these Eastern Conference rivals prepare to face off, the question remains whether Toronto's home-ice advantage and recent defensive stability will prevail against Columbus's surging offense.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets: who will win?
For tonight's Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets matchup, our predictive model gives the Leafs a 61.33% chance of defeating the Jackets.
Toronto Maple Leafs: 61.33% win probability
- Strong overall record (30 wins in 48 games)
- Superior goal-scoring ability (152 goals for this season)
- Better points accumulation (62 points, 2nd in Eastern Conference)
Columbus Blue Jackets: 38.67% win probability
- Poor defensive record (158 goals against)
- Lower win total (22 wins vs Toronto's 30)
- Inferior point total (51 points vs Toronto's 62)
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets odds
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -225 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +200 (via bet365 US) |
Key stats
- 1The Toronto Maple Leafs have won 30 out of 48 matches this season.
- 2The Columbus Blue Jackets have won 22 out of 47 matches this season.
- 3With 62 points, the Toronto Maple Leafs holds the 2nd position in the league standings.
- 4Columbus Blue Jackets's 51 points place them 10th in the rankings.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets form
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets head to head
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Columbus Blue Jackets
67%
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6 : 2
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Dec 30, 2023
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6 : 5
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Dec 24, 2023
Columbus Blue Jackets
1 : 4
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Dec 15, 2023
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5 : 6
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Apr 4, 2023
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4 : 2
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Feb 12, 2023
Toronto Maple Leafs
3 : 4
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