Toronto vs Calgary Prediction 17 March 2025
🔊 Who will come out on top in the Canadian derby? Toronto continues to tread water. The club has long secured a spot in the Eastern Conference's playoff eight, but recently it has been leaving a dismal impression. The "Maple Leafs" are losing unacceptably often. Calgary, on the other hand, continues to fight for a playoff spot in the West, yet appears to be the obvious underdog in this uneven battle.
Head-to-Head
In the current regular season, the opponents have already faced each other once. In early February, the “Maple Leafs” left their opponent with no chance (6:3). The fate of the matchup was decided in the second period when the current home team scored four goals. Toronto forward William Nylander was the most instrumental, scoring a brace. The Swede is having another impressive season, having accumulated 68 points in 66 games. He has been leaving the ice with at least one point in eight consecutive games.
Head-to-head statistics Toronto - Calgary
Toronto Maple Leafs Team Overview
Craig Berube's team is experiencing an evident slump at the most inopportune moment of the regular season. In the midst of the battle for playoff spots in the Eastern Conference, the team has suffered five losses in their last six games. Even their sole victory during this stretch, against Utah (4:3 OT), was hard-fought. In that game, the home team squandered a three-goal lead and miraculously salvaged the result. Against this backdrop, a potential matchup with Tampa in the first round of the Stanley Cup does not bode well for the "Maple Leafs," and the curse of the Canadian club seems to be re-emerging with renewed force.
Match Results: Toronto Maple Leafs
Calgary Flames Team Overview
The "Flames" continue to be contenders for a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs despite numerous predictions. However, the battle in the final stage is proving to be very challenging for the team. In their last eight games, Ryan Huska's squad has suffered six defeats, managing to defeat only Philadelphia (6:3) and Montreal (1:0). Despite this, the Canadian hockey players have shown resilience, earning points three times even after losing. Nevertheless, this is not enough for a full-fledged fight for a place in the spotlight. The club has already fallen out of the top 8 in the West, and it seems this is just the beginning of their decline.
Match Results: Calgary Flames
📌 Projected Lineups
Toronto: Stolarz - Rielly, Carlo - Knies, Matthews, Marner
Calgary: Wolf - Weegar, Hanley - Coronato, Kadri, Huberdeau
🥅 Goalkeepers
Toronto's goalkeeper Anthony Stolarz has regained his status as the number one, but this hasn't made things easier for his team. For four consecutive games, the goaltender has failed to save even 89% of the shots on his goal. The last line of defense seems to be the most vulnerable spot for the “Maple Leafs” in the playoffs.
Calgary's goaltender Dustin Wolf continues to play with remarkable dedication. The young American is gradually becoming the main figure for his team. Despite numerous defeats, the goaltender stands firm. In the last six games, he has only twice failed to maintain a 90% save rate and recorded a shutout in the matchup against Montreal.
Editorial Prediction
The "Maple Leafs" are in an obvious game slump. Craig Berube's team is regularly losing points and looks tired. The long stretch of the regular season has taken its toll on them. The "Flames," on the other hand, simply cannot afford to give up, as they are still vying for a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The players from Alberta are proving their worth with action. Moreover, in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head meetings, Ryan Huska's team consistently maintained a minimal lead. In our opinion, the trend will remain relevant. We recommend a bet - Calgary win with a handicap (+1.5).No comments
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