Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Venue: Honda Center, Anaheim, CA
Broadcast: ESPN+ (national), KCOP-13 / Victory+ (Ducks regional), SNO / TVAS (Leafs regional)
This non-conference Pacific-Atlantic clash features a Ducks team pushing for Pacific Division supremacy and home-ice advantage in the playoffs against a Maple Leafs squad fighting to stay alive in the Eastern wild-card race. Anaheim enters as a solid home favorite with strong recent form and depth; Toronto is without its captain and dealing with a thin roster but has shown occasional offensive flashes.
Team
Recent Form (Last 5-10 Games)
Maple Leafs (4-4-2 in last 10; mixed 2-3-0 in last 5):
Mar 28: L 1-5 @ STL
Mar 25: W 4-3 vs NYR
Mar 24: W 4-2 @ BOS
Mar 21: L 2-5 @ OTT
Recent prior: Inconsistent scoring and defensive lapses, especially without star power.
Ducks (6-3-1 in last 10; 4-1 in recent stretch):
Mar 28: L 2-4 vs EDM (recent loss)
Strong prior wins including OT victories and solid defensive efforts.
Anaheim has been the hotter and more consistent side overall, particularly at home.
Injury Report
Toronto Maple Leafs:
Auston Matthews (C) – OUT for season (Grade 3 MCL tear / quad contusion from Mar 12 knee-on-knee hit)
Christopher Tanev (D) – OUT for season (abdomen/core surgery)
Additional depth pieces monitored (e.g., minor day-to-day).
Leafs’ offense and blueline are significantly thinned.
Anaheim Ducks:
Several defensemen day-to-day (e.g., Jacob Trouba lower-body, Mintyukov lower-body)
Other rotation players generally available; core stars (Carlsson, Terry, etc.) expected in.
Ducks depth remains a strength despite minor blueline questions.
Key
Player Matchups to Watch
William Nylander / Mitch Marner vs. Ducks defense: Toronto’s top-line playmaking must create without Matthews; tested by Anaheim’s structured back end.
Mason McTavish / Leo Carlsson vs. Leafs depleted forward group: Ducks’ young stars and speed should exploit Toronto’s injury-hit checking lines.
Goaltending: Leafs’ tandem vs. Ducks’ netminders (strong .904+ SV% lately)—Anaheim holds the edge.
Special Teams & Physicality: Leafs PP (19%) vs. Ducks PK; expect heavy forechecking and board battles in a potential high-event Pacific night.
Series History (2025-26 Season)
2025-26: Maple Leafs lead 1-0 (Mar 12: TOR 6-4 win in Toronto).
All-time: Toronto holds the edge (35-14-6 or better recently); Leafs have won the last several meetings.
Anaheim will look to even the season series at home.
Betting Trends
Ducks strong ATS as home favorites; Leafs 4-4-2 SU but poor on road without Matthews.
Totals Over in several recent Ducks home games and Leafs contests.
Game Odds
Toronto Maple Leafs 6.5
Anaheim Ducks – 192
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, March 29, 2026
