The NHL schedule on Monday will feature an exciting matchup as the Toronto Maple Leafs (6-5-1) take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (8-3-2) at the Scotiabank Arena, with the game set to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET. Currently, the Maple Leafs sit in 14th place in the Eastern Conference with 13 points, while the Penguins are performing better at third place with 18 points.
Fans can catch the action on NHL Network or stream it on Fubo. Tickets for those wishing to attend the game in person can be found on StubHub.
In terms of player availability, the Maple Leafs have several injuries to note, including Christopher Tanev (out with an upper body injury), Marshall Rifai (out with a wrist injury), and Joseph Woll (out for personal reasons). Additionally, Steven Lorentz and Scott Laughton are both considered day-to-day with upper and lower body injuries, respectively.
The Penguins also have notable absences, as Joel Blomqvist is out with a lower body injury, Kevin Hayes is dealing with an upper body injury, Tanner Howe is out due to an ACL issue, and Caleb Jones is out with a lower body injury. Justin Brazeau is day-to-day with an upper body injury, and Rickard Rakell is out due to an upper body injury.
Noteworthy performances this season include John Tavares of the Maple Leafs, who has accumulated 16 points (six goals and 10 assists) in 12 games. Goaltender Anthony Stolarz has a goals-against average of 3.1 with 234 saves, though his save percentage of .893 currently ranks him 39th in the league. For the Penguins, Evgeni Malkin has been impressive, tallying 18 points (averaging 1.4 points per game) from four goals and 14 assists over 13 games played. Arturs Silovs has allowed 19 goals with a 2.7 goals-against average and has 200 saves, making his save percentage .913, ranking 16th in the league.
This matchup promises to be an intriguing contest as both teams look to solidify their standings in the competitive Eastern Conference, and fans are eager to see how the injuries will impact the game dynamics.