The best two Canadian teams meet early in the season in the first of two games head-to-head within four nights. Expectations are great in both cities; could they meet again in the early June? American networks seem to think it’s a possibility, as for the first team ever, two Canadian teams will headline an American national broadcast for their weekly national game.

Maple Leafs vs Jets Betting Analysis

Both the Jets and Maple Leafs last games played were against the St. Louis Blues Monday and Saturday respectively. The Leafs fell short 4-1, while the Jets captured the overtime win. This will be the Maple Leafs fourth game against Central division opponents; so far they are 2-1 straight up. The Leafs are also a perfect 4-0 on the road, however they are 1-5 in their last six games in Winnipeg. The Jets are 9-3 straight up in their last 12 meetings with the Maple Leafs overall. This will be the second game of the season for the Jets against an Atlantic division opponent. Dating back to last season, the Jets enter this game 9-0 against that division. Also, the over is 6-0 in the last six games played in the Manitoba capital.

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs enter this game coming off a three day break, and currently on a two-game losing streak. The team started the regular season on fire, scoring 33 goals in the first seven games, only losing one game in regulation, but have only managed to light the lamp once in the last six periods. The usual suspects have scored and scored regularly for the Leafs, with Auston Matthews leading the way. His 10 goals and six assists leads the NHL in scoring, Mitch Marner has 12 points, and John Tavares has 11 points. A surprising player among that list is Morgan Reilly who has four goals and 14 points this season. He leads all defenceman in NHL scoring. Surprisingly, Nazem Kadri who is coming off back-to-back 32 goal campaigns has yet to score a goal this season. Zach Hyman is also goalless, while Patrick Marleau and Connor Brown have one goal each. To put it in perspective, these four players combined for 88 goals last season.

Goaltender Frederik Andersen is expected to make his eighth start of the season. His numbers haven’t been great this season, with a goals against of 2.75 and save percentage of .910. He’s also faced the seventh most shots of any NHL goaltender with 210 directed at him in seven games (30 shots/game average).

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Maple Leafs Team Leaders

TOR

Points	Mitchell Marner 94
+ / -	Ron Hainsey 30
Shots	John Tavares 286
Penalty Mins	Zach Hyman 65
Wins	Frederik Andersen 36
GAA	Michael Hutchinson 2.64

WIN

Points	Blake Wheeler 91
+ / -	Andrew Copp 20
Shots	Patrik Laine 245
Penalty Mins	Dustin Byfuglien 69
Wins	Connor Hellebuyck 34
GAA	Laurent Brossoit 2.52

TOR

Points	Auston Matthews 6
+ / -	Ron Hainsey 5
Shots	Auston Matthews 32
Penalty Mins	Nazem Kadri 19
Wins	Frederik Andersen 3
GAA	Frederik Andersen 2.75

WIN

Points	Dustin Byfuglien 8
+ / -	Dustin Byfuglien 4
Shots	Patrik Laine 18
Penalty Mins	Mark Scheifele 8
Wins	Connor Hellebuyck 2
GAA	Connor Hellebuyck 2.67

Winnipeg Jets

The Jets increased their winning streak to three games with a massive come-from-behind victory over the St. Louis Blues Monday night. The Jets seemed down and out in this game as the Blues were leading 3-1 entering the third period, but the home side peppered the Blues net with 17 shots on goal in the third and scored three times to send the game to overtime. In the extra frame Jacob Trouba netted the winner for the 5-4 overtime decision. Mark Scheifele had a pair of goals in the win. He now has four goals on the season. It was a big character win for the hockey club that looked disinterested throughout the first 40 minutes of play.

This game with the Leafs marks the sixth game of a six game home stand for the Jets. So far the Jets have taken nine out of a possible 10 points on this current home stand. They won’t return to the MTS Centre until Nov. 9 (Colorado). Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will make his second straight start and eighth of the season. Of note, the Jets power-play has been very good in the early part of the season clicking at 32 percent efficiency – fourth the in the NHL.

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Jets Team Leaders

TOR

Points	Mitchell Marner 94
+ / -	Ron Hainsey 30
Shots	John Tavares 286
Penalty Mins	Zach Hyman 65
Wins	Frederik Andersen 36
GAA	Michael Hutchinson 2.64

WIN

Points	Blake Wheeler 91
+ / -	Andrew Copp 20
Shots	Patrik Laine 245
Penalty Mins	Dustin Byfuglien 69
Wins	Connor Hellebuyck 34
GAA	Laurent Brossoit 2.52

TOR

Points	Auston Matthews 6
+ / -	Ron Hainsey 5
Shots	Auston Matthews 32
Penalty Mins	Nazem Kadri 19
Wins	Frederik Andersen 3
GAA	Frederik Andersen 2.75

WIN

Points	Dustin Byfuglien 8
+ / -	Dustin Byfuglien 4
Shots	Patrik Laine 18
Penalty Mins	Mark Scheifele 8
Wins	Connor Hellebuyck 2
GAA	Connor Hellebuyck 2.67

Injuries

Toronto

Zach Hyman (LW)

Prob Fri Leg - 18 / 04 / 19

Nazem Kadri (C)

Out indefinitely Suspension - 14 / 04 / 19

Nazem Kadri (C)

day-to-day Knee - 13 / 04 / 19

Michael Hutchinson (G)

Prob Mon Personal - 10 / 04 / 19

Nazem Kadri (C)

Out Sat Undisclosed - 04 / 04 / 19

Frederik Andersen (G)

Doub Tues Rest - 02 / 04 / 19

Jake Muzzin (D)

Prob Thurs Illness - 02 / 04 / 19

Andreas Johnsson (LW)

Prob Thurs Illness - 01 / 04 / 19

Jake Muzzin (D)

Prob Mon Illness - 01 / 04 / 19

Frederik Andersen (G)

Doub Wed Rest - 20 / 03 / 19

Winnipeg

Nikolaj Ehlers (LW)

Out Sat Leg - 19 / 04 / 19

Mathieu Perreault (LW)

Ques Sun Undisclosed - 12 / 04 / 19

Connor Hellebuyck (G)

Doub Tues Rest - 02 / 04 / 19

Brandon Tanev (LW)

Prob Fri Finger - 02 / 04 / 19

Laurent Brossoit (G)

Prob Wed Lower Body - 22 / 03 / 19

Nathan Beaulieu (D)

Prob Sat Undisclosed - 20 / 03 / 19

Connor Hellebuyck (G)

Doub Mon Rest - 18 / 03 / 19

Adam Lowry (C)

Elig Fri Suspension - 03 / 03 / 19

Connor Hellebuyck (G)

Prob Sun Illness - 01 / 03 / 19

Bogdan Kiselevich (D)

Out indefinitely Illness - 28 / 02 / 19

Injuries

Toronto

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.

Winnipeg

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Nikolaj Ehlers (LW)	Out Sat	Leg - 19 / 04 / 19	1-1	0-2	+ -
Ehlers is hampered by a lower-left leg injury and will not suit up against the Blues in Game 6 of the Western Conference first round.
Mathieu Perreault (LW)	Ques Sun	Undisclosed - 12 / 04 / 19	2-3	2-3	+ -
Perreault missed the previous game with an unspecified injury, leaving his status for Game 3 of the Western Conference first round against the Blues clouded.
Connor Hellebuyck (G)	Doub Tues	Rest - 02 / 04 / 19	4-6	5-5	+ -
Hellebuyck is likely to get the night off and is not expected to patrol the crease Tuesday against the Wild.
Brandon Tanev (LW)	Prob Fri	Finger - 02 / 04 / 19	4-6	5-5	+ -
Tanev is sidelined due to an injured finger but it is likely he will return against the Blues in Game 2 of the Western Conference first round.
Laurent Brossoit (G)	Prob Wed	Lower Body - 22 / 03 / 19	6-9	7-8	+ -
Broissoit has been out of commission due to a lower-body injury but it is likely he will return to the crease against the Blues in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Nathan Beaulieu (D)	Prob Sat	Undisclosed - 20 / 03 / 19	6-10	7-9	+ -
Beaulieu sat out his second-consecutive game with an unspecified ailment but it is likely he will face the Predators on Saturday.
Connor Hellebuyck (G)	Doub Mon	Rest - 18 / 03 / 19	6-11	7-10	+ -
Hellebuyck is not expected to play Monday against the Kings as he is to be rested.
Adam Lowry (C)	Elig Fri	Suspension - 03 / 03 / 19	9-15	12-11-1	+ -
Lowery has been suspended for two games due to high-sticking an opponent but is likely to be reinstated in time for Friday's matchup against the Lightning.
Connor Hellebuyck (G)	Prob Sun	Illness - 01 / 03 / 19	9-16	12-12-1	+ -
Hellebuyck missed the previous game with an illness but is projected to play against the Blue jackets on Sunday.
Bogdan Kiselevich (D)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 28 / 02 / 19	9-16	12-12-1	+ -
Kiselevich is sidelined with an illness and it is uncertain how much time he will be forced to miss.

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