The red-hot Toronto Maple Leafs bring their seventh-ranked NHL offense (3.3 goals per game) to Honda Center tonight, looking to capitalize on an Anaheim Ducks squad that's dropped 13 of their last 18 March contests and sits a distant 13 points from the final Western Conference wild card spot.
Special teams could prove decisive with Toronto's fifth-ranked power play (26.5%) facing off against Anaheim's league-worst penalty kill, though the Ducks' surprising overtime victory against the Rangers on Friday shows they still have fight left despite their fading playoff hopes.
All eyes will be on William Nylander (42 goals) and the offensive-minded Maple Leafs as they challenge a Ducks defense that allows the most shots in the NHL (32.1 per game) when the Anaheim Ducks host the Toronto Maple Leafs in what promises to be an up-tempo affair.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Anaheim Ducks vs Toronto Maple Leafs matchup, our predictive model gives the Leafs a 77.5% chance of defeating the Ducks.
Toronto Maple Leafs: 77.5% win probability
- Strong offensive production (239 goals scored this season, ranking them among the top Eastern Conference teams)
- Excellent position in standings (3rd in Eastern Conference with 92 points in 73 games)
- Superior winning percentage (44 wins compared to Ducks' 32, demonstrating consistent performance throughout the season)
Anaheim Ducks: 22.5% win probability
- Poor defensive record (227 goals against, significantly worse than Toronto's 217)
- Lower standing in their conference (12th in Western Conference with only 72 points)
- Negative goal differential (-28 compared to Toronto's +22, indicating consistent struggles to outscore opponents)
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Anaheim Ducks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs odds
Here are the latest odds for the NHL showdown as the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Anaheim Ducks at home this Sunday, March 30.
Anaheim Ducks | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
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Moneyline | +140 (via bet365 US) | -162 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
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Anaheim Ducks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs preview
The Leafs roll into Honda Center tonight looking for a bounce-back performance after Thursday's wild 6-5 loss to San Jose, bringing their explosive offense that ranks 7th in the NHL with 3.3 goals per game.
Anaheim, fresh off a momentum-building 5-4 overtime win against the Rangers, faces long playoff odds sitting 13 points out of the final Western Conference wild card spot with just 10 games remaining.
William Nylander has been Toronto's scoring machine with 42 goals, while the Ducks counter with a balanced attack led by Mason McTavish and Frank Vatrano (20 goals each).
Special teams could be the difference-maker tonight, with Toronto's potent power play converting at 26.5% while Anaheim struggles mightily at both ends of the man advantage.
Worth watching is Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz, who's posted impressive numbers (2.40 GAA, .917 save percentage) in his 26 appearances this season.
The over has hit in five of Toronto's last six games and in seven of Anaheim's last nine home contests, suggesting we might see fireworks on the scoreboard tonight.
Honda Center fans haven't had much to cheer about lately with the Ducks dropping 13 of their last 18 March games, but they'll hope for another upset like Friday's thriller against New York.
For Toronto, this caps a California back-to-back after facing the Kings on Saturday, testing their endurance as they look to strengthen their hold on second place in the Atlantic Division.
Key stats
- 1Toronto Maple Leafs sit 3rd in Eastern Conference with 92 points while Anaheim Ducks are 12th in Western with 72 points - a 20-point gap
- 2Toronto has a +22 goal difference (239 GF, 217 GA) compared to Anaheim's -28 (199 GF, 227 GA)
- 3Recent form shows Toronto at WLWLW while Anaheim has been inconsistent at WWLWL
- 4Toronto has won 44 of 73 games (60% win rate) versus Anaheim's 32 wins in 72 games (44% win rate)
Anaheim Ducks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs form


Anaheim Ducks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs head to head
Anaheim Ducks
17%
Toronto Maple Leafs
83%
Dec 13, 2024
Toronto Maple Leafs
3 : 2
Anaheim Ducks
Feb 18, 2024
Toronto Maple Leafs
9 : 2
Anaheim Ducks
Jan 4, 2024
Anaheim Ducks
1 : 2
Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 14, 2022
Toronto Maple Leafs
7 : 0
Anaheim Ducks
Oct 31, 2022
Anaheim Ducks
4 : 3
Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 27, 2022
Toronto Maple Leafs
4 : 3
Anaheim Ducks
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