Toronto visits Calgary after Nylander's 2-goal game
Toronto Maple Leafs (7-4-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Calgary Flames (4-6, in the Pacific Division)Calgary, Alberta; Monday, 8:30 p.
On Monday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs traveled to Calgary to face off against the Calgary Flames. This matchup comes after a 7-2 victory for the Maple Leafs over the Edmonton Oilers, where William Nylander scored two goals.
The Calgary Flames have struggled at home, going 2-3-0 in their last five games, while overall they have a 4-6 record. Calgary has committed more penalties than their opponents in four of their last six games, compiling a 1-4-0 record in those situations.
Toronto, on the other hand, has had a stronger road record with a 2-1-1 record and a 7-4-2 overall record. They have been penalized 54 times this season, ranking fifth in the league.
This was the first meeting between the two teams of the 2023-24 season. Injuries have plagued both teams, with the Flames losing key players Jonathan Huberdeau (hip injury), Mikael Backlund (upper body), and Samuel Honzek (lower-body). Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs are without John Tavares (lower body), Dakota Joshua (abdomen), Cade Webber (elbow), Elvis Merzlikins (shoulder), Max Domi (back), Miles Wood (undisclosed), Chris Tanev (upper body), Nick Blankenburg (undisclosed), William Villeneuve (knee), and Marshall Rifai (lower body).
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