**Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Preview**
*Sunday, 7 p.m. EST – Toronto*
The Carolina Hurricanes (10-4), currently holding a strong position in the Metropolitan Division, are set to face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs (8-6-1) of the Atlantic Division on Sunday evening. This marks the first meeting between the two teams this season.
**BetMGM Sportsbook Line:**
– Hurricanes: -129
– Maple Leafs: +107
– Over/Under: 6.5
The Hurricanes enter this matchup aiming to extend their three-game winning streak. Carolina boasts a solid 10-4 overall record and a respectable 5-3 record on the road. The team has scored 53 goals while allowing 38, giving them a +15 scoring differential.
Toronto, on the other hand, holds an 8-6-1 overall record and has been strong at home with a 7-3-1 record. The Maple Leafs excel in close contests, evident from their 4-1-1 record in one-goal games.
**Top Performers:**
– *Maple Leafs:* William Nylander leads with six goals and 15 assists. John Tavares has been productive lately, tallying seven goals and seven assists in his last 10 games.
– *Hurricanes:* Jackson Blake has contributed four goals and six assists. Seth Jarvis has added four goals and three assists in the last 10 games.
**Last 10 Games Performance:**
– *Maple Leafs:* 5-4-1 record; averaging 3.6 goals and 6.5 assists per game, with 3.3 penalties resulting in 7.5 penalty minutes. They have conceded an average of 3.8 goals per game.
– *Hurricanes:* 6-4-0 record; averaging 3.4 goals and 4.7 assists per game, with 4.1 penalties leading to 9.5 penalty minutes. They have allowed 2.8 goals per game on average.
**Injuries:**
Neither team has reported injuries ahead of this matchup.
This promising clash between two competitive teams is set to offer an exciting contest for hockey fans. The Hurricanes will look to keep their momentum going, while the Maple Leafs aim to defend their home ice and improve their road record.
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