Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
TV/Streaming: Altitude Sports (Avalanche market); TVA Sports / TSN4 (Canada/Maple Leafs market); ESPN+ (select U.S. markets)
This inter-conference matchup pits a high-powered Avalanche team that sits near the top of the Central Division against a Maple Leafs squad dealing with inconsistency and injuries while sitting in the middle of the Atlantic. The teams already met once this season, with Toronto winning 6-3 in Denver on October 10.
Injury Reports
Colorado Avalanche
Josh Manson: Out (ankle/lower-body; multi-week absence, expected ~8 weeks from late October).
Zachary L’Heureux: Out (upper-body; longer-term/IR).
Other depth pieces have been managed, but the core remains largely intact.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Morgan Rielly: Day-to-day (lower-body).
Jack Roslovic: Day-to-day (lower-body).
Colton Sissons: Day-to-day / recent lower-body concern.
Kirill Marchenko: Out (lower-body).
Additional absences include Max Domi (back, longer-term), Miles Wood, Nick Blankenburg, Marshall Rifai, and others on IR or longer-term lists. Chris Tanev has dealt with maintenance issues. The Leafs have been significantly depleted up front and on the blue line.
Current Key Rosters / Projected Contributors
Avalanche (Head Coach: Jared Bednar):
Core includes Nathan MacKinnon (elite center/playmaker), Cale Makar (dynamic defenseman), Martin Necas, Artturi Lehkonen, Nazem Kadri, Devon Toews, Gabriel Landeskog, Brock Nelson, and goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (primary starter, strong recent form including a shutout). Depth features Jaden Schwartz, T.J. Hughes, and others. Blackwood is the likely starter.
Maple Leafs (Head Coach: Jim Hiller):
Stars Auston Matthews and William Nylander lead the attack, with John Tavares (recently returned from injury), Easton Cowan, Gavin McKenna, Nick Paul, and others contributing. Blue-line options include Jake McCabe, Darren Raddysh, Troy Stecher, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson when available. Sergei Bobrovsky is the projected starter in net, with Anthony Stolarz as the primary backup.
Recent Team Forms
Avalanche (10-6-2): Strong offensive output (among league leaders in goals per game) and solid special teams. Recent results include a 4-0 shutout win over Detroit (Nov. 7), with contributions from MacKinnon, Makar, and Necas. They have been more inconsistent on the road (3-5-0) but possess the talent to dominate possession and generate high-danger chances. Last 10 roughly 5-4-1.
Maple Leafs (8-9-2): On a three-game losing streak and dealing with injury attrition. They have been competitive at times but struggle with consistency, particularly at home (around 4-5-1). Offense relies heavily on Matthews and Nylander; special teams (especially power play) have been a strength when healthy. Last 10 roughly 5-5-0, but recent form has trended downward.
Colorado holds edges in overall record, goal differential, and star power depth when fully healthy.
Key Player Matchups
Nathan MacKinnon / Martin Necas / Artturi Lehkonen vs. Auston Matthews / William Nylander and Leafs top-six: MacKinnon’s speed, skill, and two-way game against Matthews’ elite scoring and Nylander’s creativity. These lines will dictate pace and scoring chances.
Cale Makar / Devon Toews vs. Maple Leafs forwards and blue-line pairings: Makar’s elite transition and offensive production against Toronto’s forecheck and remaining defensemen (McCabe, Raddysh, etc.). Toews provides shutdown reliability.
Special teams battle: Avalanche power play vs. Leafs penalty kill (and vice versa). Both teams have capable units; man-advantage efficiency could decide a close game.
Goaltending: Mackenzie Blackwood vs. Sergei Bobrovsky. Blackwood has been solid; Bobrovsky’s experience will be tested against Colorado’s high-volume attack.
Depth and physicality: Landeskog/Kadri lines and Avalanche bottom-six energy against Toronto’s depleted supporting cast and younger pieces like McKenna and Cowan.
Series History
Toronto leads the 2026-27 season series 1-0 after a 6-3 win in Colorado on October 10, fueled by multi-point nights from William Nylander (career-high-tying five points) and Auston Matthews. Recent meetings have been competitive and high-scoring, with both teams capable of explosive offense. Home ice has historically mattered in this matchup.
Betting Trends
Avalanche perform well when scoring three or more goals. Leafs have been under .500 at home and struggle when key pieces are missing. Overs have been common in high-skill matchups involving these teams; unders can play if goaltending stands out or pace slows.
Colorado’s superior scoring depth, elite blue-line talent led by Makar, and stronger recent results give them the edge on the road. Toronto’s stars (Matthews and Nylander) can keep it competitive, especially at home, and any returns from day-to-day players would help. However, the Avalanche’s ability to control play and capitalize on opportunities should prevail in regulation. Expect a competitive, skill-driven game with special teams and goaltending as potential swing factors.
Game Odds
Colorado Avalanche – 150
Toronto Maple Leafs 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, November 9, 2026
