The Toronto Maple Leafs (25-21-9) are set to face off against the Calgary Flames (22-26-6) in a critical NHL matchup on Monday night at 10 p.m. ET. The game will take place at the Scotiabank Saddledome and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Currently, the Maple Leafs find themselves in 13th place in the Eastern Conference, while the Flames are positioned 14th in the Western Conference, making this an important game for both teams as they look to improve their standings.
Fans interested in watching the game should be aware of the ongoing injury situations affecting both teams. For the Maple Leafs, defenseman Morgan Rielly is listed as day-to-day with an upper body injury. On the Flames’ side, several players are sidelined, including Christopher Tanev (groin), Dakota Joshua (kidney), Jake Bean (undisclosed), Samuel Honzek (upper body), and Blake Coleman (upper body).
Statistically, key players are making headlines. For the Maple Leafs, William Nylander is having an impressive season with 48 points over 38 games, achieving 17 goals and 31 assists. Goaltender Joseph Woll boasts a 3.0 goals-against average, with 658 saves and a save percentage of .909, ranking as one of the top 14 in the league. Meanwhile, for the Flames, Nazem Kadri has recorded 35 points across 54 games, averaging 0.6 points per game through nine goals and 26 assists. Goalie Dustin Wolf has made 962 saves while allowing 112 goals, resulting in a 3.0 goals-against average and a save percentage of .897.
As both teams aim to secure crucial points in the standings, fans can look forward to an exciting encounter that could impact the playoff race. This matchup highlights the competitive nature of the NHL, as teams vie for improvement and momentum heading into the latter part of the season.