Toronto Maple Leafs (11-6-2) vs Vegas Golden Knights (11-5-2)
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:30 pm
My selection is on Vegas over Toronto at 7:30 pm ET on Wednesday.
Vegas enters this matchup eager to bounce back after a rare 5-2 home loss to Washington on Sunday. Starting a five-game road trip, the Golden Knights bring one of the league's most potent offenses, ranking in the top three in goals per game and excelling on the power play at second overall. Toronto’s struggles with discipline—ranking 21st in penalty minutes per game—could give Vegas plenty of chances to capitalize with the man advantage.
Toronto is coming off a hard-fought 4-3 overtime win against Edmonton but has had an extended layoff since. While they’ve been solid at home, this game presents a tough challenge against a motivated and offensively dynamic Golden Knights team. Vegas dominated the last meeting between these teams in February, winning 6-2, and their balanced attack and road focus make them a strong pick here.
Take Vegas. Projected score: Vegas 4, Toronto 2.