Arizona vs Toronto Prediction: the Opponents to Entertain the Fans

Prediction for the NHL Arizona vs Toronto match, which will take place on December 30th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Arizona is one of the eternal underdogs, and they won't contend for a playoff spot this season, either. But there's little point in criticizing the Coyotes. Despite their reasonably mediocre lineup, the team tries to earn points in every game. Though they don't always succeed, we can feel the passion. Moreover, in the last four games, they left the ice without points only once, losing to Vegas - 2-5. Also, they failed to Montreal in overtime - 2-3, and they won over Los Angeles and Colorado - 2-1 and 6-3. Arizona is now in 13th place in the Western Conference.

Toronto has had a solid season, but they've done such things before. During the smooth part, the Maple Leafs always look professional and relaxed. But then they encountered severe difficulties in the playoffs and could not reach the second round of the Stanley Cup for almost two decades. While it's too early to tell, Sheldon Keefe's men can be praised for their recent results. In their three previous games, they beat Tampa Bay 4-1, Philadelphia 4-3, and the day before, St. Louis 5-4. Three straight wins allowed Toronto to move to third place in the East.

Arizona and Toronto are in high spirits. The Coyotes beat Colorado and Los Angeles in their last two games - a significant success. And the Maple Leafs have won the previous three games. Of course, the Canadian squad has a more powerful lineup, which makes them the favorite. So now Sheldon Keefe's wards should end the losing streak.

Arizona is not expected to make the playoffs, so they can afford to demonstrate open and spectacular hockey, trying to impress their audience at least with an exciting game. That's why the Coyotes' home games are particularly productive. They've scored 55 goals (6.88 goals per game on average) in their last eight contests. Even by NHL standards, that's pretty good!

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