The Montreal Canadiens are huge home underdogs as they face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the NHL's opening week in Montreal on Wednesday night. Check out our top Maple Leafs-Canadiens picks below.
Will this finally be the year for the Maple Leafs? They once again lost in the first round last season, but they're poised for another strong campaign with most of their roster intact. There's been a big change between the pipes, however, with Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov replacing last season's starter, J ack Campbell.
The Canadiens would be overjoyed to be in playoff contention this season, let alone winning a round. They're expected to be one of the worst teams in the league again this season after drafting first overall.
Here are my NHL picks and predictions for Wednesday's Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens matchup (odds via BetMGM, DraftKings Sportsbook, and FOXBet; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).