The Maple Leafs are coming off a narrow 6-5 victory in St. Louis, but have yet to post back-to-back wins through the first four dates on their current six-game road trip. The Rangers ride a two-game win streak after closing out their recent five-game road trip with a 3-2 victory in Philadelphia on Saturday.

Toronto is a -151 favourite to win on the NHL odds, with a total of 5.5.

Maple Leafs vs. Rangers NHL Betting Odds

The Rangers are pegged as underdogs for the fifth time in six home dates, sporting diminished +131 odds. The total is unchanged since opening at 5.5, but with the backing of 93 per cent of sports bettors, the OVER has emerged as a -114 favourite.

Wednesday night’s matchup at Madison Square Garden marks the third and final meeting of the regular season between these Original Six rivals. Each club claimed a 2-1 decision in a pair of meetings in Toronto earlier this season. However, the Rangers have posted wins in five of seven head-to-head meetings while limiting Toronto to three or fewer goals on five occasions. The OVER has emerged as a reliable bet, paying out in three of five head-to-head matchups including the past two clashes on Broadway between these clubs.

Overall, Toronto shooters have averaged 4.38 goals per game during a 6-1-1 run, and have potted four goals per game over their past five road dates. However, the Maple Leafs have also allowed 3.75 goals per game on their current road trip. In contrast, New York has allowed just two total goals during its current 2-0-0 run, and just 1.88 goals per game during the team’s current 6-2-0 run. That has spawned a steady 6-0-1 run for the UNDER in totals betting.

Toronto Maple Leafs

For the third time in four games, the Leafs blew an early lead in Saturday’s win over St. Louis. Toronto quickly seized a 3-1 lead, but were forced to muster a pair of third-period markers to earn the win. The club also squandered an early 3-0 lead in last week’s 5-4 loss in Colorado, and twice allowed Vegas to erase deficits before earning a 4-3 shootout win. The Maple Leafs got a lift from the return of Mitch Marner, who tallied a goal and an assist in St. Louis. And Auston Matthews has racked up five goals so far on this road trip. However, the duo failed to score in the team’s two meetings with the Rangers earlier this season.

New York Rangers

The Rangers have benefited from outstanding goaltending during their climb to the top of the Metropolitan Division standings. Igor Shesterkin has gone 9-1-0 over his past 10 appearances, allowing just 13 total goals and recording shutouts in two of his past three starts. Conversely, Artemi Panarin has particularly struggled on offence, scoring just once in his past 10 outings. Panarin has also scored just three total goals in 13 appearances against Toronto since 2013.

NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Maple Leafs vs. Rangers?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Maple Leafs Team Leaders

TOR

Points	Auston Matthews 106
+ / -	Michael Bunting 27
Shots	Auston Matthews 348
Penalty Mins	Wayne Simmonds 96
Wins	Jack Campbell 31
GAA	Jack Campbell 2.64

NYR

Points	Artemi Panarin 96
+ / -	Mika Zibanejad 30
Shots	Chris Kreider 258
Penalty Mins	Jacob Trouba 88
Wins	Igor Shesterkin 36
GAA	Keith Kinkaid 2

TOR

Points	Auston Matthews 9
+ / -	TJ Brodie 5
Shots	Auston Matthews 29
Penalty Mins	Ilya Lyubushkin 18
Wins	Jack Campbell 3
GAA	Jack Campbell 3.15

NYR

Points	Mika Zibanejad 14
+ / -	Ryan Lindgren 5
Shots	Mika Zibanejad 35
Penalty Mins	Jacob Trouba 13
Wins	Igor Shesterkin 6
GAA	Alexandar Georgiev 2.04

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Rangers Team Leaders

TOR

Points	Auston Matthews 106
+ / -	Michael Bunting 27
Shots	Auston Matthews 348
Penalty Mins	Wayne Simmonds 96
Wins	Jack Campbell 31
GAA	Jack Campbell 2.64

NYR

Points	Artemi Panarin 96
+ / -	Mika Zibanejad 30
Shots	Chris Kreider 258
Penalty Mins	Jacob Trouba 88
Wins	Igor Shesterkin 36
GAA	Keith Kinkaid 2

TOR

Points	Auston Matthews 9
+ / -	TJ Brodie 5
Shots	Auston Matthews 29
Penalty Mins	Ilya Lyubushkin 18
Wins	Jack Campbell 3
GAA	Jack Campbell 3.15

NYR

Points	Mika Zibanejad 14
+ / -	Ryan Lindgren 5
Shots	Mika Zibanejad 35
Penalty Mins	Jacob Trouba 13
Wins	Igor Shesterkin 6
GAA	Alexandar Georgiev 2.04

Injuries

Toronto

Rasmus Sandin (D)

Out indefinitely Knee - 09 / 05 / 22

Ondrej Kase (RW)

Prob Fri Personal - 06 / 05 / 22

William Nylander (RW)

Prob Wed Food Poisoning - 04 / 05 / 22

Kyle Clifford (LW)

Elig Fri Suspension - 03 / 05 / 22

John Tavares (C)

Out Fri Rest - 29 / 04 / 22

Mitchell Marner (RW)

Out Fri Rest - 28 / 04 / 22

Timothy Liljegren (D)

Ques Tues Undisclosed - 24 / 04 / 22

John Tavares (C)

Out Sun Rest - 24 / 04 / 22

Michael Bunting (LW)

Prob Wed Lower Body - 23 / 04 / 22

Jake Muzzin (D)

Prob Tues Undisclosed - 15 / 04 / 22

NY Rangers

Ryan Lindgren (D)

Prob Fri Lower Body - 19 / 05 / 22

Barclay Goodrow (RW)

Out indefinitely Lower Body - 05 / 05 / 22

Ryan Lindgren (D)

Out Wed Lower Body - 04 / 05 / 22

Keith Kinkaid (G)

Out indefinitely Upper Body - 03 / 05 / 22

Artemi Panarin (LW)

Prob Tues Upper Body - 26 / 04 / 22

Andrew Copp (C)

Prob Tues Lower Body - 26 / 04 / 22

Filip Chytil (C)

Ques Tues Upper Body - 22 / 04 / 22

Andrew Copp (C)

Ques Tues Lower Body - 22 / 04 / 22

Kaapo Kakko (RW)

Prob Wed Lower Body - 17 / 04 / 22

Patrik Nemeth (D)

Prob Sat Personal - 11 / 04 / 22

Injuries

Toronto

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Rasmus Sandin (D)	Out indefinitely	Knee - 09 / 05 / 22	1-2	3-0	+ -
Sandin is sidelined with a knee injury, and it has yet to be established when he will return to the lineup.
Ondrej Kase (RW)	Prob Fri	Personal - 06 / 05 / 22	2-3	5-0	+ -
Kase is tending to a personal matter, but he is projected to take on the Lightning in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round.
William Nylander (RW)	Prob Wed	Food Poisoning - 04 / 05 / 22	3-3	5-1	+ -
Nylander is on the mend after a case of food poisoning, and it is anticipated that he will take part in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Lightning.
Kyle Clifford (LW)	Elig Fri	Suspension - 03 / 05 / 22	3-3	5-1	+ -
Clifford is serving a one-game suspension for boarding, and he is eligible to return for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Lightning.
John Tavares (C)	Out Fri	Rest - 29 / 04 / 22	5-3	6-2	+ -
Tavares will not face the Bruins on Friday, as he will be given a day of rest.
Mitchell Marner (RW)	Out Fri	Rest - 28 / 04 / 22	5-3	6-2	+ -
Marner is absent from the lineup for Friday's clash with the Bruins as he will be given a day of rest.
Timothy Liljegren (D)	Ques Tues	Undisclosed - 24 / 04 / 22	7-3	6-3-1	+ -
Liljegren was held out of the last game due to an unspecified ailment, and it is unclear if he will play Tuesday against the Red Wings.
John Tavares (C)	Out Sun	Rest - 24 / 04 / 22	7-3	6-3-1	+ -
Tavares will not suit up against the Capitals on Sunday, as he will be given a day of rest.
Michael Bunting (LW)	Prob Wed	Lower Body - 23 / 04 / 22	7-4	7-3-1	+ -
Bunting is battling a lower-body injury, but it is projected that he will face the Lightning in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Jake Muzzin (D)	Prob Tues	Undisclosed - 15 / 04 / 22	10-5	9-3-3	+ -
Muzzin has been idle due to an unannounced aliment, but it is projected that he will return for Tuesday's matchup versus the Red Wings.

NY Rangers

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Ryan Lindgren (D)	Prob Fri	Lower Body - 19 / 05 / 22	3-1	0-4	+ -
Lindgren is expected to suit up for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference second round versus the Hurricanes despite a lower-body injury.
Barclay Goodrow (RW)	Out indefinitely	Lower Body - 05 / 05 / 22	6-5	7-4	+ -
Goodrow is out of commission with a lower-body ailment, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Ryan Lindgren (D)	Out Wed	Lower Body - 04 / 05 / 22	6-5	7-4	+ -
Lindgren is nursing a lower-body injury, and he will not suit up for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Penguins.
Keith Kinkaid (G)	Out indefinitely	Upper Body - 03 / 05 / 22	7-5	7-5	+ -
Kinkaid is out of commission due to an upper-body injury, and he will miss an extended period.
Artemi Panarin (LW)	Prob Tues	Upper Body - 26 / 04 / 22	7-8	9-6	+ -
Panarin is tending to an upper-body injury, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Penguins.
Andrew Copp (C)	Prob Tues	Lower Body - 26 / 04 / 22	7-8	9-6	+ -
Copp is hampered by a lower-body issue, but it is likely that he will suit up versus the Penguins for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Filip Chytil (C)	Ques Tues	Upper Body - 22 / 04 / 22	8-8	10-6	+ -
Chytil was absent from the last contest with an upper-body injury, and it is up in the air if he will be active for Tuesday's tilt against the Hurricanes.
Andrew Copp (C)	Ques Tues	Lower Body - 22 / 04 / 22	8-8	10-6	+ -
Copp missed the last game with a lower-body injury, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Hurricanes on Tuesday.
Kaapo Kakko (RW)	Prob Wed	Lower Body - 17 / 04 / 22	10-8	10-8	+ -
Kakko has been out of commission with a lower-body injury, but he is expected to be available against the Canadiens on Wednesday.
Patrik Nemeth (D)	Prob Sat	Personal - 11 / 04 / 22	12-9	11-9-1	+ -
Nemeth has missed the previous two contests due to a personal matter, but it is projected that he will take on the Red Wings on Saturday.