NHL Game Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs – Monday, October 21st, 2024

Tampa Bay Lightning (+121) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (-133)

Time: 7:30 PM ET

Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON

Total: 6.5 (o -110, u -106)

The Tampa Bay Lightning head to Toronto after a tough 5-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Tampa Bay has started the season strong with a 3-1 record, relying on their offensive firepower to secure key victories. Despite their loss to Ottawa, the Lightning’s attack has been consistent, scoring at least four goals in each of their last four games.

The Toronto Maple Leafs also come into this matchup off a loss, dropping a 4-1 decision to the New York Rangers. Toronto’s season has been a mix of high offensive output and strong defense, but inconsistency has shown in games where they’ve struggled to generate scoring chances. The Leafs will need to rebound at home, where they hold a solid 2-1 record.

Key Stats:

• Tampa Bay has scored 4 or more goals in their last 4 games.
• Toronto is 1-4 to the under in their last 5 games.
• In their last 7 meetings, the total has gone over 5 times.

Prediction:
Toronto Maple Leafs to win (-133) with the total to go over 6.5.

This matchup between two high-scoring teams should lead to plenty of action. Look for the Leafs to capitalize on home ice and edge out a victory in a high-scoring affair.