The Toronto Maple Leafs (19-5-6) and New York Rangers (15-10-5) meet Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Maple Leafs vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Maple Leafs destroyed the visiting Anaheim Ducks 7-0 on Tuesday, posting a shutout for the 3rd time in the last 4 games. Toronto has posted a 12-0-3 record in the last 15 games. The team’s last loss in regulation was Nov. 11 at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Mitchell Marner of the Leafs extended his personal point streak to 23 games, wasting no time with the primary assist on a goal from John Taveras in the 1st period. Only 12 players in NHL history have had a streak or 23 or more games.
The Rangers were good for a 4-3 overtime win against the New Jersey Devils on Monday, winning for the 4th straight game. The Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 games overall for New York.