Toronto is in a tight race for the top spot in the Atlantic Division. With 83 points from 67 games, the Maple Leafs are just one point behind Florida, with a game in hand. However, the team has been inconsistent recently. Out of their last 7 games, they’ve lost 5, including home losses to Florida (2:3) and Ottawa (2:4), but in their most recent game, they convincingly beat Calgary (6:2).
One key issue for the Leafs has been their defense. Over the last 5 games, they’ve conceded 19 goals, and their defense has struggled to hold up. Goaltender Joseph Woll, while still the primary goalie, hasn’t been as reliable lately, with a save percentage of 90.52% this season. The Maple Leafs have a strong faceoff win percentage (53.5% on average), which gives them better control of the game. While their defense is a weak point, Toronto is still capable of finding the back of the net, especially with their high-powered offense.
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Unlike Toronto, Colorado has been hitting its stride towards the end of the season. With 85 points from 68 games, the Avalanche hold 4th place in the Western Conference and are closing in on Dallas, trailing them by just 2 points, with 2 fewer games played. The team has been on fire, going 9 games unbeaten. Their latest crucial win was a 4:3 overtime victory over Dallas.
Despite some key injuries, including the absence of Gabriel Landeskog, Colorado’s offense continues to impress. Nathan MacKinnon, currently the top scorer in the league, recently reached 1000 career points and remains the driving force behind the Avalanche’s offense. Colorado’s strength lies in their offense, which has been prolific in recent matches. Even though they only average 29 shots per game, they’ve been efficient in making the most of their scoring opportunities. The team’s current form is impressive, and they continue to earn points in every game, keeping them in the hunt for the top spots in the Western Conference.
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Despite Colorado’s injury problems (missing Landeskog and other key players), the team has been performing at a high level and has the advantage of a more balanced offense. Nathan MacKinnon is one of the best players in the league, and the team has been thriving around him. Toronto, on the other hand, has star players like Tavares and Matthews, but their defense remains a concern, and Woll has not been entirely consistent in goal.
Considering all factors, the teams are relatively evenly matched, but Colorado’s potent attack and recent strong form give them the edge in this matchup.
Prediction: Colorado wins with a likely score of 4:3 or 5:3.
Match Prediction: Colorado to win. The team from Denver continues to gain form and shows excellent results in attack, while Toronto is experiencing problems in defense. In the previous match, Colorado confidently won, scoring seven goals, and it is unlikely that the hosts will be able to stop them now. We predict a victory for the guests with an Asian handicap (0) and a score of 4:2.
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