Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs: We have a little more sympathy for the Maple Leafs

Prediction for the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs match, which will take place on April 22. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

In 76 games, the team has scored 100 points, and as a result is content with third place in the Atlantic Division. At the bottom of the table, Boston is just one point behind the Lightning. So the Lightning will fight to the last minute to avoid finishing the regular season in fourth place. In their last game, Tampa Bay suffered an extremely ridiculous loss to Detroit (3:4) in front of their own stands.

Despite making the play-offs early, Toronto continues to perform well. They are currently on a four-game winning streak, with a total score of 21:11. The Leafs scored an average of five goals per game and conceded just under three. In their previous two games, the Maple Leafs beat the Islanders 4:2, before beating a ranked outsider (Philadelphia 5:2).

The bookmakers believe that the home team has a better chance of winning than the visitors, and we disagree. Toronto is in good shape for the upcoming game, which cannot be said for Tampa Bay.

Toronto is second in the Eastern Conference in goals. They managed 300 goals in 77. Only Florida, which has 26 more goals in the same period, is higher. However, the Lightning's figure is noticeably more modest (253). We'd like to avoid any unnecessary surprises and play for a non-loss for the visitors.