NHL Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs (38-22-3) vs. Utah Hockey Club (28-25-10)

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The Toronto Maple Leafs (38-22-3) are set to face off against the Utah Hockey Club (28-25-10) on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. This game features two teams with contrasting seasons, as the Maple Leafs aim to break their losing streak while the Utah Hockey Club looks to continue their recent momentum.

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Toronto Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs have had a strong season, currently sitting in the third seed in the Atlantic Division. However, they are on a three-game losing streak and are looking to bounce back after a 7-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. Key players for the Maple Leafs include:

Mitchell Marner: Leading the team with 21 goals and 58 assists for a total of 79 points. Marner has been a consistent offensive force for the Maple Leafs.

John Tavares: Averaging 5 goals and 6 assists over the last 10 games. Tavares has been a reliable scorer and playmaker for the Maple Leafs.

Joseph Woll: With a record of 21-12-0, a 2.78 GAA, and a .905 SV%, Woll has been a key player in goal for the Maple Leafs.

In their last game against the Avalanche, the Maple Leafs struggled defensively, allowing 7 goals. Despite the loss, Marner and Tavares have been performing well, and the team will look to them for leadership in this upcoming game.

Utah Hockey Club

The Utah Hockey Club has had a respectable season, currently sitting in the sixth seed in the Central Division. They are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday but have a 4-1-1 record in their last six games. Key players for the Utah Hockey Club include:

Dylan Guenther: Leading the team with 23 goals and 22 assists for a total of 45 points. Guenther has been a consistent offensive threat for the Utah Hockey Club.

Clayton Keller: Averaging 5 goals and 10 assists over the past 10 games. Keller has been a reliable scorer and playmaker for the Utah Hockey Club.

Karel Vejmelka: With a record of 17-16-5, a 2.48 GAA, and a .910 SV%, Vejmelka has been a key player in goal for the Utah Hockey Club.

In their last game against the Blackhawks, the Utah Hockey Club showed resilience, forcing overtime but ultimately falling short. The team will look to build on their recent success and secure a win against the Maple Leafs.

Game Insights

Points/Game: The Maple Leafs are averaging 3.2 goals per game, while the Utah Hockey Club is averaging 3.1 goals.

Rebounds/Game: The Maple Leafs have given up 3.1 goals per game, while the Utah Hockey Club has given up 2.8 goals.

Field Goal Percentage: The Maple Leafs have a 6-3-1 record in their last 10 games, while the Utah Hockey Club has a 6-3-1 record in their last 10 games.

Toronto Maple Leafs                      – 120

Utah Hockey Club                            6.5

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