Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets statistics
| Stat |
Maple Leafs |
Blue Jackets |
| Goals For per Game |
3.33 |
3.60 |
| Goals Against per Game |
2.17 |
3.60 |
| Shots per Game |
32.2 |
28.6 |
| Shots Against per Game |
28.3 |
27.4 |
| Power Play Goals |
3 |
3 |
| Power Play Goals Against |
4 |
4 |
| Short Handed Goals |
0 |
1 |
| Short Handed Goals Against |
0 |
0 |
| Penalty Minutes |
57 |
32 |
| Power Play Percentage |
15.0 |
21.4 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage |
84.6 |
73.3 |
Columbus Blue Jackets recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 10/19/24 |
vs Minnesota Wild |
L |
3-1 |
| 10/17/24 |
vs Buffalo Sabres |
W |
6-4 |
| 10/15/24 |
vs Florida Panthers |
L |
4-3 |
| 10/12/24 |
@ Colorado Avalanche |
W |
6-4 |
| 10/10/24 |
@ Minnesota Wild |
L |
3-2 |
Toronto Maple Leafs recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 10/21/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Lightning |
W |
5-2 |
| 10/19/24 |
vs New York Rangers |
L |
4-1 |
| 10/16/24 |
vs Los Angeles Kings |
W |
6-2 |
| 10/12/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Penguins |
W |
4-2 |
| 10/10/24 |
@ New Jersey Devils |
W |
4-2 |
Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets predictions
The Toronto Maple Leafs are hitting the ice with high expectations, especially after William Nylander's recent showcase of a two-goal game. Nylander, riding the momentum, is likely to continue his scoring spree considering his sharp form. Keep an eye on Mitch Marner too; leading the team with six assists, he's got the magic touch when it comes to setting up goals. Their synergy will be crucial, especially with Nylander listed day-to-day; if he plays, expect fireworks.
On the flip side, the Columbus Blue Jackets have their own secret weapon in Yegor Chinakhov. Even while nursing an injury status of day-to-day, he’s racked up three goals and four assists this season. His current form suggests he might just weave through the defense to increase his tally. The Jackets will lean heavily on him to spark their offense, considering their relatively slow start to the season. It's going to be interesting to see if he can match the intensity and pace of the Maple Leafs’ forwards.
Heading into the game, the odds and recent performances favor the Toronto Maple Leafs. They've shown more consistency in their games and with players like Nylander and Marner in potentially great form, they're positioned well to take the win. However, Columbus has the home-ice advantage and a hungry Chinakhov, which shouldn’t be underestimated. Still, leaning on the overall team strength and recent results, Toronto seems likely to grab those two points in what promises to be an enthralling matchup. What are your thoughts? Can the Blue Jackets pull a surprise, or will Toronto's firepower be too much?
Columbus Blue Jackets injuries
- Elvis Merzlikins (G): Day-To-Day
- Kent Johnson (C): Out
- Yegor Chinakhov (RW): Day-To-Day
- Erik Gudbranson (D): Injured Reserve
- Zachary Aston-Reese (C): Day-To-Day
Toronto Maple Leafs injuries
- Joseph Woll (G): Injured Reserve
- William Nylander (RW): Day-To-Day
- John Tavares (C): Day-To-Day
- Jake McCabe (D): Day-To-Day
- Connor Dewar (C): Injured Reserve
Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets game info
| Venue |
Nationwide Arena |
| Location |
Columbus, OH |
| Puck drop |
Tue 7:30 PM |
