Both teams are involved in a back-to-back on Friday when Toronto hosts Anaheim. The Ducks are on the back end and the Maple Leafs on the front end.
Not too long ago, all three NHL teams located in California were Stanley Cup contenders. The Los Angeles Kings won two Stanley Cups last decade; the San Jose Sharks lost the 2016 Stanley Cup Final and were in the Western Conference Finals as recently as last year; and the Anaheim Ducks were in the conference finals as recently as 2017.
However, hockey in the Golden State is a disaster this year with its three teams at the bottom of the Pacific Division standings by a wide margin. There will be no post-season hockey in California this spring.
Ducks vs. Maple Leafs Betting Analysis
It’s the first of two meetings between the Ducks and Leafs, with Toronto going to Anaheim on March 6 to complete the three-game California Swing. Last year, Toronto swept by a combined score of 8-2. The one at Scotiabank Arena was 6-1. Andreas Johnsson led the Maple Leafs with four points in the series (2G, 2A), all coming in that home victory. Frederik Andersen and Garret Sparks each got a victory in net.
Corey Perry led the Ducks with four points (4A), while Rickard Rakell had three (2G, 1A). Perry had been a Duck since 2005-06 but is with the Dallas Stars this season. John Gibson and Ryan Miller each took a loss in net, with Miller getting shelled.
The Ducks are 1-6 in their past seven in Toronto, and the over is 6-1 in those.
Anaheim Ducks
The Ducks are 2-1 on a five-game trip and lost 3-2 in overtime in Montreal on Thursday. Anaheim’s Derek Grant tied it 2-2 early in the third with his 12th goal of the season, but the Habs’ Jeff Petry won its 25 seconds into OT. He beat Gibson with a wrist shot on the blocker side. Jakob Silfverberg had the other Anaheim goal, his 16th of the season, to end an eight-game drought. With Gibson starting Thursday, it should be former Canuck Miller here. The 39-year-old is 6-5-2 with a 2.86 GAA and .912 SV. Miller has won his best two, allowing just one goal in each. Anaheim is 9-4 in its past 13 Friday games.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto has lost back-to-back games by a 5-3 score. It was at the New York Rangers on Wednesday as Andersen sat with a neck injury that forced him out of Monday’s game vs. Florida. Michael Hutchinson allowed four goals on 34 shots vs. the Rangers and hasn’t been good this season. Thus, the Leafs addressed that problem late Wednesday by sending a couple of draft picks and forward Trevor Moore to the Los Angeles Kings for their backup netminder Jack Campbell as well as forward Kyle Clifford. Campbell is 8-10-2 with a 2.85 GAA and .900 SV, and Clifford (from Ayr) has six goals and eight assists in 53 games.
Every point is important as Toronto fights for a playoff spot, so it should be Campbell in net here assuming Andersen isn’t ready yet. Blueliner Cody Ceci is out a while after suffering an ankle injury Wednesday. The Leafs are 6-2 in their past eight on Friday.
Who Will Win Ducks vs. Maple Leafs?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 7 Feb 2:11pm | ANA | -1.5 +109 | O +6.5 -106 |
Closing 7 Feb 11:46pm | ANA | -1.5 -110 | O +6.5 -115 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Ducks Team Leaders
Points |
43 |
+ / - |
5 |
Shots |
186 |
Penalty Mins |
92 |
Wins |
20 |
GAA |
2.04 |
Points |
80 |
+ / - |
19 |
Shots |
290 |
Penalty Mins |
43 |
Wins |
29 |
GAA |
2.63 |
Points | |
+ / - | |
Shots | Did not qualify |
Penalty Mins | |
Wins | |
GAA |
Points |
6 |
+ / - |
1 |
Shots |
27 |
Penalty Mins |
14 |
Wins |
2 |
GAA |
1.84 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Maple Leafs Team Leaders
Points |
43 |
+ / - |
5 |
Shots |
186 |
Penalty Mins |
92 |
Wins |
20 |
GAA |
2.04 |
Points |
80 |
+ / - |
19 |
Shots |
290 |
Penalty Mins |
43 |
Wins |
29 |
GAA |
2.63 |
Points | |
+ / - | |
Shots | Did not qualify |
Penalty Mins | |
Wins | |
GAA |
Points |
6 |
+ / - |
1 |
Shots |
27 |
Penalty Mins |
14 |
Wins |
2 |
GAA |
1.84 |
Injuries
John Gibson (G)
Josh Manson (D)
Ryan Miller (G)
Hampus Lindholm (D)
Nick Ritchie (LW)
Christian Djoos (D)
Danton Heinen (LW)
Matt Irwin (D)
Sonny Milano (LW)
Joel Persson (D)
Tyson Barrie (D)
Jake Muzzin (D)
Zach Hyman (LW)
Timothy Liljegren (D)
Jake Muzzin (D)
Tyson Barrie (D)
Denis Malgin (C)
Andreas Johnsson (LW)
Zach Hyman (LW)
Justin Holl (D)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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John Gibson (G) | day-to-day | Ribs - 07 / 03 / 20 | 4-0 | 3-1 | + - |
Gibson is dealing with injured ribs, and it is unknown if he will suit up when the league resumes game play. |
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Josh Manson (D) | Prob Sun | Upper Body - 04 / 03 / 20 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
Manson has been absent from the lineup during the last two games with an upper-body injury, but he is expected to return to the ice against the Wild on Sunday. |
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Ryan Miller (G) | Ques Tues | Illness - 01 / 03 / 20 | 5-2 | 4-3 | + - |
Miller was absent from the lineup during the last game with an illness, and it is undetermined if the symptoms will subside in time for Tuesday's matchup versus the Blackhawks. |
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Hampus Lindholm (D) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 26 / 02 / 20 | 7-2 | 6-3 | + - |
Lindholm is out of commission with an upper-body injury, and it is unclear when he will return to the ice. |
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Nick Ritchie (LW) | Ques Tues | Acquired - 24 / 02 / 20 | 8-2 | 6-4 | + - |
Ritchie was recently traded for, and it is unclear if he will make his team debut against the Flames on Tuesday. |
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Christian Djoos (D) | Ques Tues | Acquired - 24 / 02 / 20 | 8-2 | 6-4 | + - |
Djoos was recently acquired via trade, and it is unknown if he will play against the Oilers on Tuesday. |
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Danton Heinen (LW) | Ques Tues | Acquired - 24 / 02 / 20 | 8-2 | 6-4 | + - |
Heinen was traded for, and it is uncertain if he will line up Tuesday versus the Oilers. |
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Matt Irwin (D) | Ques Tues | Acquired - 24 / 02 / 20 | 8-2 | 6-4 | + - |
Irwin was recently acquired in a trade, and it is unclear if he will make his team debut Tuesday against the Oilers. |
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Sonny Milano (LW) | Ques Tues | Acquired - 24 / 02 / 20 | 8-2 | 6-4 | + - |
Milano has an undetermined status heading into Tuesday's contest against the Oilers as he was recently acquired by the team in a trade. |
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Joel Persson (D) | Ques Sun | Acquired - 24 / 02 / 20 | 8-2 | 6-4 | + - |
Persson was traded for by the organization, and it is up in the air if he will make his team debut Sunday versus the Devils. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Tyson Barrie (D) | day-to-day | Undisclosed - 09 / 08 / 20 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
Barrie exited Sunday's game with an undisclosed injury and will not return. |
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Jake Muzzin (D) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 04 / 08 / 20 | 1-3 | 2-2 | + - |
Muzzin has an upper-body injury, and there is no timetable for return. |
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Zach Hyman (LW) | Ques Aug 2 | Lower Body - 18 / 07 / 20 | 1-4 | 2-3 | + - |
Hyman is tending to a lower-body injury, and it has yet to be established if he will lace up in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference qualifying round versus the Blue Jackets. |
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Timothy Liljegren (D) | Out indefinitely | Undisclosed - 13 / 07 / 20 | 1-4 | 2-3 | + - |
Lilegren has been deemed unfit to play by the team due to an unspecified ailment, and it is uncertain when he will get back on the ice. |
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Jake Muzzin (D) | Out indefinitely | Hand - 25 / 02 / 20 | 4-8 | 6-6 | + - |
Muzzin is sidelined with a fractured right hand, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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Tyson Barrie (D) | Ques Tues | Shoulder - 24 / 02 / 20 | 4-8 | 6-6 | + - |
Barrie has a shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will play Tuesday versus the Lightning. |
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Denis Malgin (C) | Prob Thurs | Acquired - 19 / 02 / 20 | 5-9 | 7-7 | + - |
Malgin was recently acquired through a trade, but it is projected that he will lace up for his new team against the Penguins on Thursday. |
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Andreas Johnsson (LW) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 13 / 02 / 20 | 6-12 | 8-10 | + - |
Johnsson has been designated for the injured reserve list after having knee surgery. Team officials have not provided a hard date but said he stands a chance to return if the team advances far enough into the playoffs. |
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Zach Hyman (LW) | Ques Tues | Undisclosed - 11 / 02 / 20 | 6-13 | 8-11 | + - |
Hyman is tending to an unspecified injury, leaving his availability for Tuesday's clash with the Coyotes up in the air. |
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Justin Holl (D) | Ques Tues | Illness - 10 / 02 / 20 | 6-13 | 8-11 | + - |
Holl is dealing with an illness, and it is undetermined if his symptoms will subside in time for Tuesday's tilt versus the Coyotes. |
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TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 7 Feb 2:11pm ANA -1.5 +109 O +6.5 -106 Closing 7 Feb 11:46pm ANA -1.5 -110 O +6.5 -115 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Ducks Team Leaders
Points 43
+ / - 5
Shots 186
Penalty Mins 92
Wins 20
GAA 2.04
Points 80
+ / - 19
Shots 290
Penalty Mins 43
Wins 29
GAA 2.63
Points + / - Shots Did not qualify Penalty Mins Wins GAA Points 6
+ / - 1
Shots 27
Penalty Mins 14
Wins 2
GAA 1.84
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Maple Leafs Team Leaders
Points 43
+ / - 5
Shots 186
Penalty Mins 92
Wins 20
GAA 2.04
Points 80
+ / - 19
Shots 290
Penalty Mins 43
Wins 29
GAA 2.63
Points + / - Shots Did not qualify Penalty Mins Wins GAA Points 6
+ / - 1
Shots 27
Penalty Mins 14
Wins 2
GAA 1.84
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Injuries
John Gibson (G)
day-to-day Ribs - 07 / 03 / 20Josh Manson (D)
Prob Sun Upper Body - 04 / 03 / 20Ryan Miller (G)
Ques Tues Illness - 01 / 03 / 20Hampus Lindholm (D)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 26 / 02 / 20Nick Ritchie (LW)
Ques Tues Acquired - 24 / 02 / 20Christian Djoos (D)
Ques Tues Acquired - 24 / 02 / 20Danton Heinen (LW)
Ques Tues Acquired - 24 / 02 / 20Matt Irwin (D)
Ques Tues Acquired - 24 / 02 / 20Sonny Milano (LW)
Ques Tues Acquired - 24 / 02 / 20Joel Persson (D)
Ques Sun Acquired - 24 / 02 / 20Tyson Barrie (D)
day-to-day Undisclosed - 09 / 08 / 20Jake Muzzin (D)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 04 / 08 / 20Zach Hyman (LW)
Ques Aug 2 Lower Body - 18 / 07 / 20Timothy Liljegren (D)
Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 13 / 07 / 20Jake Muzzin (D)
Out indefinitely Hand - 25 / 02 / 20Tyson Barrie (D)
Ques Tues Shoulder - 24 / 02 / 20Denis Malgin (C)
Prob Thurs Acquired - 19 / 02 / 20Andreas Johnsson (LW)
Out indefinitely Knee - 13 / 02 / 20Zach Hyman (LW)
Ques Tues Undisclosed - 11 / 02 / 20Justin Holl (D)
Ques Tues Illness - 10 / 02 / 20Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes John Gibson (G) day-to-day Ribs - 07 / 03 / 20 4-0 3-1 + - Gibson is dealing with injured ribs, and it is unknown if he will suit up when the league resumes game play.
Josh Manson (D) Prob Sun Upper Body - 04 / 03 / 20 4-2 4-2 + - Manson has been absent from the lineup during the last two games with an upper-body injury, but he is expected to return to the ice against the Wild on Sunday.
Ryan Miller (G) Ques Tues Illness - 01 / 03 / 20 5-2 4-3 + - Miller was absent from the lineup during the last game with an illness, and it is undetermined if the symptoms will subside in time for Tuesday's matchup versus the Blackhawks.
Hampus Lindholm (D) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 26 / 02 / 20 7-2 6-3 + - Lindholm is out of commission with an upper-body injury, and it is unclear when he will return to the ice.
Nick Ritchie (LW) Ques Tues Acquired - 24 / 02 / 20 8-2 6-4 + - Ritchie was recently traded for, and it is unclear if he will make his team debut against the Flames on Tuesday.
Christian Djoos (D) Ques Tues Acquired - 24 / 02 / 20 8-2 6-4 + - Djoos was recently acquired via trade, and it is unknown if he will play against the Oilers on Tuesday.
Danton Heinen (LW) Ques Tues Acquired - 24 / 02 / 20 8-2 6-4 + - Heinen was traded for, and it is uncertain if he will line up Tuesday versus the Oilers.
Matt Irwin (D) Ques Tues Acquired - 24 / 02 / 20 8-2 6-4 + - Irwin was recently acquired in a trade, and it is unclear if he will make his team debut Tuesday against the Oilers.
Sonny Milano (LW) Ques Tues Acquired - 24 / 02 / 20 8-2 6-4 + - Milano has an undetermined status heading into Tuesday's contest against the Oilers as he was recently acquired by the team in a trade.
Joel Persson (D) Ques Sun Acquired - 24 / 02 / 20 8-2 6-4 + - Persson was traded for by the organization, and it is up in the air if he will make his team debut Sunday versus the Devils.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Tyson Barrie (D) day-to-day Undisclosed - 09 / 08 / 20 0-1 1-0 + - Barrie exited Sunday's game with an undisclosed injury and will not return.
Jake Muzzin (D) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 04 / 08 / 20 1-3 2-2 + - Muzzin has an upper-body injury, and there is no timetable for return.
Zach Hyman (LW) Ques Aug 2 Lower Body - 18 / 07 / 20 1-4 2-3 + - Hyman is tending to a lower-body injury, and it has yet to be established if he will lace up in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference qualifying round versus the Blue Jackets.
Timothy Liljegren (D) Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 13 / 07 / 20 1-4 2-3 + - Lilegren has been deemed unfit to play by the team due to an unspecified ailment, and it is uncertain when he will get back on the ice.
Jake Muzzin (D) Out indefinitely Hand - 25 / 02 / 20 4-8 6-6 + - Muzzin is sidelined with a fractured right hand, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Tyson Barrie (D) Ques Tues Shoulder - 24 / 02 / 20 4-8 6-6 + - Barrie has a shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will play Tuesday versus the Lightning.
Denis Malgin (C) Prob Thurs Acquired - 19 / 02 / 20 5-9 7-7 + - Malgin was recently acquired through a trade, but it is projected that he will lace up for his new team against the Penguins on Thursday.
Andreas Johnsson (LW) Out indefinitely Knee - 13 / 02 / 20 6-12 8-10 + - Johnsson has been designated for the injured reserve list after having knee surgery. Team officials have not provided a hard date but said he stands a chance to return if the team advances far enough into the playoffs.
Zach Hyman (LW) Ques Tues Undisclosed - 11 / 02 / 20 6-13 8-11 + - Hyman is tending to an unspecified injury, leaving his availability for Tuesday's clash with the Coyotes up in the air.
Justin Holl (D) Ques Tues Illness - 10 / 02 / 20 6-13 8-11 + - Holl is dealing with an illness, and it is undetermined if his symptoms will subside in time for Tuesday's tilt versus the Coyotes.