Morgan Rielly is giving the Maple Leafs a charge from the blue line. He sits second in NHL scoring among defencemen with 26 points.
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ normally steady defence and goaltending have let them down the past two games – and that could pose problems Saturday against a visiting Philadelphia Flyers team that appears to have found an offensive spark. The Flyers are coming off a 4-0 rout of the New York Rangers on Friday and have scored a whopping 11 goals in their past three games after managing just a single goal in their previous two contests.
Flyers vs Maple Leafs Betting Analysis
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 24 Nov 1:56pm | PHI | -1.5 +160 | O +6.5 -110 |
| Closing 24 Nov 10:16pm | PHI | -1.5 +155 | O +6.5 -125 |
Toronto is a comfortable favourite here despite suffering a pair of multi-goal losses in a two-game mini-trek through Carolina and Columbus. The Maple Leafs surrendered nine goals in those defeats after having being scored upon just seven times during the four-game winning streak that preceded those losses. But trend history is on Toronto’s side here, with the home team having won five of the past six meetings between the teams.
Both teams are on opposite sides of the total spectrum going into Saturday’s game, which carries an over/under of 5.5. Philadelphia has surpassed the number in four consecutive road games and is a stunning 18-6-3 O/U in its past 27 games against Eastern Conference foes. Toronto, on the other hand, has recorded seven unders and one push in its previous nine home games, and is 6-2-1 to the under in its last nine on the tail end of a back-to-back.
Philadelphia Flyers
While the Flyers have been modestly successful on the offensive end for the month – averaging 3.33 goals through their first nine November games – they’d be even better off if their power play was a bigger factor. Not only is the Philadelphia man advantage operating at a modest 16 percent clip in November, it has had just 25 power-play opportunities this month. Only four teams have had fewer PP chances in that span.
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Flyers Team Leaders
| Points |
85 |
| + / - |
9 |
| Shots |
229 |
| Penalty Mins |
63 |
| Wins |
16 |
| GAA |
2.83 |
| Points |
94 |
| + / - |
30 |
| Shots |
286 |
| Penalty Mins |
65 |
| Wins |
36 |
| GAA |
2.64 |
| Points | |
| + / - | |
| Shots | Did not qualify |
| Penalty Mins | |
| Wins | |
| GAA |
| Points |
6 |
| + / - |
5 |
| Shots |
32 |
| Penalty Mins |
19 |
| Wins |
3 |
| GAA |
2.75 |
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Leafs will need to be wary of a Philadelphia team that seems to thrive on short rest, having won seven of its past 10 games on the back end of a back-to-back. But a return home could invigorate Toronto, which has won its past three games at Scotiabank Arena by a combined score of 13-4. The Leafs have done well to dispatch lesser opposition, having won 35 of its previous 52 games against teams with losing records.
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Maple Leafs Team Leaders
| Points |
85 |
| + / - |
9 |
| Shots |
229 |
| Penalty Mins |
63 |
| Wins |
16 |
| GAA |
2.83 |
| Points |
94 |
| + / - |
30 |
| Shots |
286 |
| Penalty Mins |
65 |
| Wins |
36 |
| GAA |
2.64 |
| Points | |
| + / - | |
| Shots | Did not qualify |
| Penalty Mins | |
| Wins | |
| GAA |
| Points |
6 |
| + / - |
5 |
| Shots |
32 |
| Penalty Mins |
19 |
| Wins |
3 |
| GAA |
2.75 |
Injuries
Nolan Patrick (C)
Michael Raffl (LW)
Samuel Morin (D)
Philippe Myers (D)
Ryan Hartman (RW)
Jakub Voracek (RW)
Nolan Patrick (C)
Jakub Voracek (RW)
Carter Hart (G)
Radko Gudas (D)
Zach Hyman (LW)
Nazem Kadri (C)
Nazem Kadri (C)
Michael Hutchinson (G)
Nazem Kadri (C)
Frederik Andersen (G)
Jake Muzzin (D)
Andreas Johnsson (LW)
Jake Muzzin (D)
Frederik Andersen (G)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Nolan Patrick (C) | Out Sat | Upper Body - 04 / 04 / 19 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Patrick was held out of the previous game due to an upper-body ailment and will not be in Saturday's lineup against the Hurricanes. |
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| Michael Raffl (LW) | Ques Sat | Illness - 21 / 03 / 19 | 2-7 | 5-4 | + - |
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Raffl was absent from the lineup during the last game with an illness, leaving his status in question for Saturday's tilt against the Islanders. |
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| Samuel Morin (D) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 19 / 03 / 19 | 3-7 | 5-5 | + - |
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Morin sat out the last game due to an illness and it is unclear if he will play against the Blackhawks on Thursday. |
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| Philippe Myers (D) | Prob Thurs | Illness - 19 / 03 / 19 | 3-7 | 5-5 | + - |
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Myers was held out of previous game with an illness but is likely to suit up Thursday against the Blackhawks. |
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| Ryan Hartman (RW) | Ques Sun | Illness - 15 / 03 / 19 | 4-8 | 7-5 | + - |
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Hartman missed the previous game with an illness and it is unclear if he will be back in the lineup for Sunday's tilt with the Penguins. |
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| Jakub Voracek (RW) | Elig Fri | Suspension - 10 / 03 / 19 | 5-9 | 8-6 | + - |
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Voracek has been suspended two games for inference against an opponent. He is likely to be reinstated in time for Friday's contest versus the Maple Leafs. |
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| Nolan Patrick (C) | Prob Sat | Concussion - 03 / 03 / 19 | 7-10 | 10-7 | + - |
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Patrick sat out the previous game due to a concussion and his availability is likely for Saturday's tilt against the Islanders. |
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| Jakub Voracek (RW) | Prob Sat | Lower Body - 03 / 03 / 19 | 7-10 | 10-7 | + - |
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Voracek has been held out the past two games due to a lower-body injury but it is expected he will suit up against the Islanders on Saturday. |
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| Carter Hart (G) | Prob Mon | Ankle - 23 / 02 / 19 | 10-11 | 13-7-1 | + - |
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Hart is sidelined with an ankle injury but is projected to return Monday against the Senators. |
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| Radko Gudas (D) | Elig Tues | Suspension - 20 / 02 / 19 | 10-12 | 14-7-1 | + - |
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Gudas has been suspended two games for high-sticking an opponent. He will be allowed to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Sabres. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Zach Hyman (LW) | Prob Fri | Leg - 18 / 04 / 19 | 1-2 | 2-1 | + - |
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Hyman is nursing a leg injury but is likely to suit up against the Bruins in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Nazem Kadri (C) | Out indefinitely | Suspension - 14 / 04 / 19 | 1-4 | 2-3 | + - |
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Kadri has been issued a suspension for the remainder of the Eastern Conference first round due to cross-checking an opponent. |
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| Nazem Kadri (C) | day-to-day | Knee - 13 / 04 / 19 | 2-4 | 2-4 | + - |
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Kadri left Saturday's game with an apparent knee injury and his return is questionable. |
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| Michael Hutchinson (G) | Prob Mon | Personal - 10 / 04 / 19 | 3-4 | 3-4 | + - |
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Hutchinson was away from the team due to the birth of his child. He is likely to be available for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Bruins. |
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| Nazem Kadri (C) | Out Sat | Undisclosed - 04 / 04 / 19 | 3-6 | 3-6 | + - |
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Kadri missed the last game due to an unspecified ailment and will not play Saturday against the Canadiens. |
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| Frederik Andersen (G) | Doub Tues | Rest - 02 / 04 / 19 | 3-7 | 3-7 | + - |
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Andersen is unlikely to take part in Tuesday's matchup against the Hurricanes as he is to be rested. |
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| Jake Muzzin (D) | Prob Thurs | Illness - 02 / 04 / 19 | 3-7 | 3-7 | + - |
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Muzzin has sat out the last three games of the regular season with an illness but is expected to be ready for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Bruins. |
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| Andreas Johnsson (LW) | Prob Thurs | Illness - 01 / 04 / 19 | 3-8 | 3-8 | + - |
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Johnsson missed the past two games due to an illness but is projected to play against the Lightning on Thursday. |
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| Jake Muzzin (D) | Prob Mon | Illness - 01 / 04 / 19 | 3-8 | 3-8 | + - |
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Muzzin is dealing with an illness but is expected to face the Islanders on Monday. |
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| Frederik Andersen (G) | Doub Wed | Rest - 20 / 03 / 19 | 5-11 | 5-11 | + - |
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Andersen is unlikely to perform in Wednesday's game against the Sabres as he is to be rested. |
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Flyers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction
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PHILADELPHIA FLYERS
3 -
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
5
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 24 Nov 1:56pm PHI -1.5 +160 O +6.5 -110 Closing 24 Nov 10:16pm PHI -1.5 +155 O +6.5 -125 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Flyers Team Leaders
Points 85
+ / - 9
Shots 229
Penalty Mins 63
Wins 16
GAA 2.83
Points 94
+ / - 30
Shots 286
Penalty Mins 65
Wins 36
GAA 2.64
Points + / - Shots Did not qualify Penalty Mins Wins GAA Points 6
+ / - 5
Shots 32
Penalty Mins 19
Wins 3
GAA 2.75
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Maple Leafs Team Leaders
Points 85
+ / - 9
Shots 229
Penalty Mins 63
Wins 16
GAA 2.83
Points 94
+ / - 30
Shots 286
Penalty Mins 65
Wins 36
GAA 2.64
Points + / - Shots Did not qualify Penalty Mins Wins GAA Points 6
+ / - 5
Shots 32
Penalty Mins 19
Wins 3
GAA 2.75
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Injuries
Nolan Patrick (C)
Out Sat Upper Body - 04 / 04 / 19Michael Raffl (LW)
Ques Sat Illness - 21 / 03 / 19Samuel Morin (D)
Ques Thurs Illness - 19 / 03 / 19Philippe Myers (D)
Prob Thurs Illness - 19 / 03 / 19Ryan Hartman (RW)
Ques Sun Illness - 15 / 03 / 19Jakub Voracek (RW)
Elig Fri Suspension - 10 / 03 / 19Nolan Patrick (C)
Prob Sat Concussion - 03 / 03 / 19Jakub Voracek (RW)
Prob Sat Lower Body - 03 / 03 / 19Carter Hart (G)
Prob Mon Ankle - 23 / 02 / 19Radko Gudas (D)
Elig Tues Suspension - 20 / 02 / 19Zach Hyman (LW)
Prob Fri Leg - 18 / 04 / 19Nazem Kadri (C)
Out indefinitely Suspension - 14 / 04 / 19Nazem Kadri (C)
day-to-day Knee - 13 / 04 / 19Michael Hutchinson (G)
Prob Mon Personal - 10 / 04 / 19Nazem Kadri (C)
Out Sat Undisclosed - 04 / 04 / 19Frederik Andersen (G)
Doub Tues Rest - 02 / 04 / 19Jake Muzzin (D)
Prob Thurs Illness - 02 / 04 / 19Andreas Johnsson (LW)
Prob Thurs Illness - 01 / 04 / 19Jake Muzzin (D)
Prob Mon Illness - 01 / 04 / 19Frederik Andersen (G)
Doub Wed Rest - 20 / 03 / 19Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Nolan Patrick (C) Out Sat Upper Body - 04 / 04 / 19 0-2 2-0 + - Patrick was held out of the previous game due to an upper-body ailment and will not be in Saturday's lineup against the Hurricanes.
Michael Raffl (LW) Ques Sat Illness - 21 / 03 / 19 2-7 5-4 + - Raffl was absent from the lineup during the last game with an illness, leaving his status in question for Saturday's tilt against the Islanders.
Samuel Morin (D) Ques Thurs Illness - 19 / 03 / 19 3-7 5-5 + - Morin sat out the last game due to an illness and it is unclear if he will play against the Blackhawks on Thursday.
Philippe Myers (D) Prob Thurs Illness - 19 / 03 / 19 3-7 5-5 + - Myers was held out of previous game with an illness but is likely to suit up Thursday against the Blackhawks.
Ryan Hartman (RW) Ques Sun Illness - 15 / 03 / 19 4-8 7-5 + - Hartman missed the previous game with an illness and it is unclear if he will be back in the lineup for Sunday's tilt with the Penguins.
Jakub Voracek (RW) Elig Fri Suspension - 10 / 03 / 19 5-9 8-6 + - Voracek has been suspended two games for inference against an opponent. He is likely to be reinstated in time for Friday's contest versus the Maple Leafs.
Nolan Patrick (C) Prob Sat Concussion - 03 / 03 / 19 7-10 10-7 + - Patrick sat out the previous game due to a concussion and his availability is likely for Saturday's tilt against the Islanders.
Jakub Voracek (RW) Prob Sat Lower Body - 03 / 03 / 19 7-10 10-7 + - Voracek has been held out the past two games due to a lower-body injury but it is expected he will suit up against the Islanders on Saturday.
Carter Hart (G) Prob Mon Ankle - 23 / 02 / 19 10-11 13-7-1 + - Hart is sidelined with an ankle injury but is projected to return Monday against the Senators.
Radko Gudas (D) Elig Tues Suspension - 20 / 02 / 19 10-12 14-7-1 + - Gudas has been suspended two games for high-sticking an opponent. He will be allowed to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Sabres.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Zach Hyman (LW) Prob Fri Leg - 18 / 04 / 19 1-2 2-1 + - Hyman is nursing a leg injury but is likely to suit up against the Bruins in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Nazem Kadri (C) Out indefinitely Suspension - 14 / 04 / 19 1-4 2-3 + - Kadri has been issued a suspension for the remainder of the Eastern Conference first round due to cross-checking an opponent.
Nazem Kadri (C) day-to-day Knee - 13 / 04 / 19 2-4 2-4 + - Kadri left Saturday's game with an apparent knee injury and his return is questionable.
Michael Hutchinson (G) Prob Mon Personal - 10 / 04 / 19 3-4 3-4 + - Hutchinson was away from the team due to the birth of his child. He is likely to be available for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Bruins.
Nazem Kadri (C) Out Sat Undisclosed - 04 / 04 / 19 3-6 3-6 + - Kadri missed the last game due to an unspecified ailment and will not play Saturday against the Canadiens.
Frederik Andersen (G) Doub Tues Rest - 02 / 04 / 19 3-7 3-7 + - Andersen is unlikely to take part in Tuesday's matchup against the Hurricanes as he is to be rested.
Jake Muzzin (D) Prob Thurs Illness - 02 / 04 / 19 3-7 3-7 + - Muzzin has sat out the last three games of the regular season with an illness but is expected to be ready for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Bruins.
Andreas Johnsson (LW) Prob Thurs Illness - 01 / 04 / 19 3-8 3-8 + - Johnsson missed the past two games due to an illness but is projected to play against the Lightning on Thursday.
Jake Muzzin (D) Prob Mon Illness - 01 / 04 / 19 3-8 3-8 + - Muzzin is dealing with an illness but is expected to face the Islanders on Monday.
Frederik Andersen (G) Doub Wed Rest - 20 / 03 / 19 5-11 5-11 + - Andersen is unlikely to perform in Wednesday's game against the Sabres as he is to be rested.