Matchup: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Winnipeg Jets
Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
Venue: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Broadcast: TSN3
On Monday, the Winnipeg Jets (7-0-0) are set to face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs (4-4-0) at the Canada Life Centre.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are eager to bounce back from a tough 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues in their latest match. In that game, Toronto spent 6 minutes shorthanded and struggled offensively, failing to capitalize on any of their four power play opportunities. In total, they managed to convert just 1 goal from 41 shots fired on net.
At even strength, the Maple Leafs allowed 19 goals while scoring 20. Their opponents have been awarded 32 power play opportunities this season (5th in the NHL), converting 5 into goals. On the goal-scoring front, the Maple Leafs have netted 23 goals (ranked 19th in the NHL) while allowing 24. They have taken 262 shots, yielding a shooting percentage of 8.8%. This season, they have earned 8 points, resulting in a points percentage of .500. Defensively, Toronto has faced 235 shots against, maintaining a .898 save percentage. They’ve had 27 power play chances, converting only 3 for a percentage of 11.11%.
Joseph Woll is expected to be in net for the Maple Leafs. Over his career, Woll has faced 98 goals against him and owns a goals-against average of 2.76 per game. He has played in 36 NHL contests with a save percentage of .912 in 2,127 minutes on the ice. His record stands at 21-13-1, starting 34 games, and achieving 19 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .559. Woll has been tested by 1,114 shot attempts and has made 1,016 saves.
In their most recent game, the Winnipeg Jets faced off against the Seattle Kraken, winning 4-3. They had one power play opportunity in that match but were unable to score. With 36 shots on goal, the Jets capitalized on 4 attempts.
This season, the Jets have scored 23 goals at even strength and 8 while on the power play, which ranks 4th in the NHL. They’ve taken 223 shots (10th in the league) and have a shooting percentage of 13.90%, while conceding 208 shots. With 31 goals to their credit, Winnipeg boasts 14 points and a perfect points percentage of 1.000. They have given up 13 goals, including 11 at even strength and 2 shorthanded. The Jets have capitalized on 19 power play chances, marking a stellar conversion rate of 42.11%. They have also managed to kill off 83.33% of short-handed situations against 12 opponent power plays, holding a save percentage of 93.8%.
In goal for the Jets will be Connor Hellebuyck, who has crafted a career record of 281-173-41 over 511 games. Hellebuyck boasts a quality start rate of 58.8%, achieving 295 quality starts throughout his tenure. With 14,277 saves from 15,568 shots faced, he holds a save percentage of .917—allowing an average of 2.62 goals per game and accumulating 1,291 total goals allowed. Hellebuyck has been the starting goalie in 502 contests, logging 29,618 minutes on the ice.
Who do you think will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL battle—Winnipeg or Toronto?
Free Prediction: Bet on Winnipeg ML (-115)
