The highlight of Saturday's NHL schedule features the Toronto Maple Leafs hosting longtime rival Boston in an Atlantic Division battle.
Boston and Toronto are both coming off 2-1 games in New York on Thursday, but with different results. The Bruins fell against the Rangers, while the Leafs took out the Islanders.
Toronto opened as a slim -122 favourite to win on the NHL odds, with the total set at 6.0.
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs NHL Betting Odds
This will be the second meeting this season between the bitter rivals after the Maple Leafs blanked Boston 4-0 in Toronto on November 5. Prior to that game, seven straight head-to-heads had been decided by two or less goals.
Both teams have had good starts to the season, with the Leafs leading the division and the Bruins sitting in third. You have to give Toronto the edge in this game, however, as they are 15-7 at Scotiabank Arena this year, while Boston is 8-10-2 in road games.
The Bruins have also been one of the worst cover options in the NHL at 12-28 against the spread, including 6-14 ATS on the road. The Leafs have fared much better at 22-17 ATS, going 12-10 ATS at home.
These teams have each played the Under in a slim majority of games this season. That might be the play again on Saturday as the total has gone Under in six of Boston’s last seven games and five of Toronto’s last six against the Bruins.
Boston Bruins
Elias Lindholm scored Boston’s lone goal on Thursday as the Bruins suffered a third loss in their last four games. It wasn’t really the result they deserved as Rangers goalie Jonathan Quick shut the door with 32 saves. Jeremy Swayman countered for Boston with 25 saves on 27 shots. David Pastrnak notched an assist to add to his team-leading 38 points (13G, 25A), but he finished with a minus-1 rating for the second straight game.
Swayman, who shut out New York through the second and third periods on Thursday, is expected to start again on Saturday. The 26-year-old has a 13-12-3 record with a 2.87 goals-against average and .893 save percentage after struggling to start the year, but he’s looked much better over the last month or so. Swayman has allowed three or less goals in seven straight starts, posting a 4-2-1 record with a 1.71 GAA and .921 SV in that stretch.
Toronto Maple Leafs
With superstar Auston Matthews missing his sixth straight game, Bobby McMann stepped up to score both of Toronto’s goals against the Islanders. McMann has proven to be a valuable depth piece for the Leafs, ranking fourth on the team in goals this season (12) despite sitting 15th in average time on ice per game (14:02). Toronto will need McMann to continue to produce as Matthews remains without a timeline to return.
With Anthony Stolarz still recovering from knee surgery, Jospeh Woll is expected to get the start again for the Leafs on Saturday. Woll arguably stole the game for Toronto on Thursday, making 32 saves, including some big stops after bad Leafs turnovers. The 26-year-old has found his groove after missing the start of the year with a lower-body injury, posting an 11-6-0 record (one shutout) with a 2.48 GAA and .913 SV.
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Bruins vs. Maple Leafs?
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Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 3 Jan 7:53pm | - | - | U +6 -120 |
Closing 5 Jan 2:33am | - | - | O +7.5 -210 |
- Regular Season
Bruins Team Leaders
Points |
68 |
+ / - |
16 |
Shots |
230 |
Penalty Mins |
117 |
Wins |
18 |
GAA |
2.86 |
Points |
71 |
+ / - |
17 |
Shots |
186 |
Penalty Mins |
40 |
Wins |
19 |
GAA |
2.08 |
- Regular Season
Maple Leafs Team Leaders
Points |
68 |
+ / - |
16 |
Shots |
230 |
Penalty Mins |
117 |
Wins |
18 |
GAA |
2.86 |
Points |
71 |
+ / - |
17 |
Shots |
186 |
Penalty Mins |
40 |
Wins |
19 |
GAA |
2.08 |
Injuries
Jakub Lauko (C)
Michael Callahan (D)
Brandon Carlo (D)
Oliver Wahlstrom (RW)
Mark Kastelic (C)
Trent Frederic (C)
Cole Koepke (LW)
Charlie Coyle (C)
Mark Kastelic (C)
David Pastrnak (RW)
Conor Timmins (D)
Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D)
Matthew Knies (LW)
Connor Dewar (C)
Max Pacioretty (LW)
John Tavares (C)
Jake McCabe (D)
Pontus Holmberg (RW)
Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D)
Anthony Stolarz (G)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Jakub Lauko (C) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 05 / 02 / 25 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
Lauko has wound up on the injured reserve list due to a lower body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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Michael Callahan (D) | Ques Tues | Upper Body - 01 / 02 / 25 | 3-1 | 2-2 | + - |
Callahan sustained an upper-body injury, and it is unclear if he will play against Wild on Tuesday. |
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Brandon Carlo (D) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 28 / 01 / 25 | 4-2 | 3-3 | + - |
Carlo is ailing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will face the Jets on Thursday. |
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Oliver Wahlstrom (RW) | Ques Sat | Illness - 27 / 01 / 25 | 4-2 | 3-3 | + - |
Wahlstrom is ailing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will dress against the Rangers on Saturday. |
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Mark Kastelic (C) | Out indefinitely | Undisclosed - 21 / 01 / 25 | 6-3 | 5-4 | + - |
Kastelic is placed on the injured reserve with an undisclosed injury, and he will miss an extended period. |
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Trent Frederic (C) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 20 / 01 / 25 | 7-3 | 6-4 | + - |
Frederic is dealing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Senators on Thursday. |
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Cole Koepke (LW) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 17 / 01 / 25 | 8-3 | 7-4 | + - |
Koepke has been placed on injured reserve with a upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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Charlie Coyle (C) | Ques Tues | Illness - 14 / 01 / 25 | 9-3 | 8-4 | + - |
Coyle is ailing with an illness, and it is up in the air if he will suit up against the Lighting on Tuesday. |
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Mark Kastelic (C) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 13 / 01 / 25 | 9-3 | 8-4 | + - |
Kastelic has been placed on the injured reserve list with an upper body injury, and there is no timetable for return. |
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David Pastrnak (RW) | Ques Fri | Upper Body - 24 / 12 / 24 | 12-9 | 11-10 | + - |
Pastrnak left the previous game with an upper-body injury, and it is up in the air if he will play Friday's contest against the Blue Jackets. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Conor Timmins (D) | Ques Feb 22nd | Upper Body - 05 / 02 / 25 | 3-0 | 2-1 | + - |
Timmins suffered an upper body injury, and it is unclear if he will take part in Saturday's clash against the Hurricanes on February 22nd. |
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D) | Ques Thurs | Lower Body - 01 / 02 / 25 | 3-1 | 2-2 | + - |
Ekman-Larsson missed the previous game with a lower body injury, and it has yet to be established if he will be active against the Kraken on Thursday. |
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Matthew Knies (LW) | Prob Sat | Upper Body - 23 / 01 / 25 | 4-3 | 3-4 | + - |
Knies is nursing an upper-body injury, but he is likely to be active against the Oilers on Saturday. |
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Connor Dewar (C) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 21 / 01 / 25 | 5-3 | 4-4 | + - |
Dewar has landed on the injured reserve list with an upper body injury, and he is without a definitive timetable for recovery. |
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Max Pacioretty (LW) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 20 / 01 / 25 | 5-3 | 4-4 | + - |
Pacioretty has wound up on the injured reserve list due to an upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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John Tavares (C) | Prob Sat | Lower Body - 15 / 01 / 25 | 6-4 | 5-5 | + - |
Tavares is dealing with a lower-body injury, but he is expected to be available against the Oilers on Saturday. |
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Jake McCabe (D) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 06 / 01 / 25 | 6-8 | 6-8 | + - |
McCabe has wound up on the injured reserve list due to an upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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Pontus Holmberg (RW) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 31 / 12 / 24 | 8-10 | 8-10 | + - |
Holmberg is dealing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will suit up for Thursday's clash versus the Hurricanes. |
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 31 / 12 / 24 | 8-10 | 8-10 | + - |
Ekman-Larsson is dealing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Islanders on Thursday. |
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Anthony Stolarz (G) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 12 / 12 / 24 | 13-14 | 14-12-1 | + - |
Stolarz has been activated from the injured reserve list after recovering from a knee injury, and it is expected that he will return to the lineup Thursday versus the Kraken. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 3 Jan 7:53pm - - U +6 -120 Closing 5 Jan 2:33am - - O +7.5 -210 -
- Regular Season
Bruins Team Leaders
Points 68
+ / - 16
Shots 230
Penalty Mins 117
Wins 18
GAA 2.86
Points 71
+ / - 17
Shots 186
Penalty Mins 40
Wins 19
GAA 2.08
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- Regular Season
Maple Leafs Team Leaders
Points 68
+ / - 16
Shots 230
Penalty Mins 117
Wins 18
GAA 2.86
Points 71
+ / - 17
Shots 186
Penalty Mins 40
Wins 19
GAA 2.08
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Injuries
Jakub Lauko (C)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 05 / 02 / 25Michael Callahan (D)
Ques Tues Upper Body - 01 / 02 / 25Brandon Carlo (D)
Ques Thurs Illness - 28 / 01 / 25Oliver Wahlstrom (RW)
Ques Sat Illness - 27 / 01 / 25Mark Kastelic (C)
Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 21 / 01 / 25Trent Frederic (C)
Ques Thurs Illness - 20 / 01 / 25Cole Koepke (LW)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 17 / 01 / 25Charlie Coyle (C)
Ques Tues Illness - 14 / 01 / 25Mark Kastelic (C)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 13 / 01 / 25David Pastrnak (RW)
Ques Fri Upper Body - 24 / 12 / 24Conor Timmins (D)
Ques Feb 22nd Upper Body - 05 / 02 / 25Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D)
Ques Thurs Lower Body - 01 / 02 / 25Matthew Knies (LW)
Prob Sat Upper Body - 23 / 01 / 25Connor Dewar (C)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 21 / 01 / 25Max Pacioretty (LW)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 20 / 01 / 25John Tavares (C)
Prob Sat Lower Body - 15 / 01 / 25Jake McCabe (D)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 06 / 01 / 25Pontus Holmberg (RW)
Ques Thurs Illness - 31 / 12 / 24Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D)
Ques Thurs Illness - 31 / 12 / 24Anthony Stolarz (G)
Prob Thurs Knee - 12 / 12 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jakub Lauko (C) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 05 / 02 / 25 2-0 0-2 + - Lauko has wound up on the injured reserve list due to a lower body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Michael Callahan (D) Ques Tues Upper Body - 01 / 02 / 25 3-1 2-2 + - Callahan sustained an upper-body injury, and it is unclear if he will play against Wild on Tuesday.
Brandon Carlo (D) Ques Thurs Illness - 28 / 01 / 25 4-2 3-3 + - Carlo is ailing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will face the Jets on Thursday.
Oliver Wahlstrom (RW) Ques Sat Illness - 27 / 01 / 25 4-2 3-3 + - Wahlstrom is ailing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will dress against the Rangers on Saturday.
Mark Kastelic (C) Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 21 / 01 / 25 6-3 5-4 + - Kastelic is placed on the injured reserve with an undisclosed injury, and he will miss an extended period.
Trent Frederic (C) Ques Thurs Illness - 20 / 01 / 25 7-3 6-4 + - Frederic is dealing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Senators on Thursday.
Cole Koepke (LW) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 17 / 01 / 25 8-3 7-4 + - Koepke has been placed on injured reserve with a upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Charlie Coyle (C) Ques Tues Illness - 14 / 01 / 25 9-3 8-4 + - Coyle is ailing with an illness, and it is up in the air if he will suit up against the Lighting on Tuesday.
Mark Kastelic (C) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 13 / 01 / 25 9-3 8-4 + - Kastelic has been placed on the injured reserve list with an upper body injury, and there is no timetable for return.
David Pastrnak (RW) Ques Fri Upper Body - 24 / 12 / 24 12-9 11-10 + - Pastrnak left the previous game with an upper-body injury, and it is up in the air if he will play Friday's contest against the Blue Jackets.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Conor Timmins (D) Ques Feb 22nd Upper Body - 05 / 02 / 25 3-0 2-1 + - Timmins suffered an upper body injury, and it is unclear if he will take part in Saturday's clash against the Hurricanes on February 22nd.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D) Ques Thurs Lower Body - 01 / 02 / 25 3-1 2-2 + - Ekman-Larsson missed the previous game with a lower body injury, and it has yet to be established if he will be active against the Kraken on Thursday.
Matthew Knies (LW) Prob Sat Upper Body - 23 / 01 / 25 4-3 3-4 + - Knies is nursing an upper-body injury, but he is likely to be active against the Oilers on Saturday.
Connor Dewar (C) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 21 / 01 / 25 5-3 4-4 + - Dewar has landed on the injured reserve list with an upper body injury, and he is without a definitive timetable for recovery.
Max Pacioretty (LW) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 20 / 01 / 25 5-3 4-4 + - Pacioretty has wound up on the injured reserve list due to an upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
John Tavares (C) Prob Sat Lower Body - 15 / 01 / 25 6-4 5-5 + - Tavares is dealing with a lower-body injury, but he is expected to be available against the Oilers on Saturday.
Jake McCabe (D) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 06 / 01 / 25 6-8 6-8 + - McCabe has wound up on the injured reserve list due to an upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Pontus Holmberg (RW) Ques Thurs Illness - 31 / 12 / 24 8-10 8-10 + - Holmberg is dealing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will suit up for Thursday's clash versus the Hurricanes.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D) Ques Thurs Illness - 31 / 12 / 24 8-10 8-10 + - Ekman-Larsson is dealing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Islanders on Thursday.
Anthony Stolarz (G) Prob Thurs Knee - 12 / 12 / 24 13-14 14-12-1 + - Stolarz has been activated from the injured reserve list after recovering from a knee injury, and it is expected that he will return to the lineup Thursday versus the Kraken.