Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction: the Maple Leafs will be highly motivated

Prediction for the NHL Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens match which will take place on September 27th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

In last year's Stanley Cup, Toronto didn't impress and was knocked out in the first round. Given that the Maple Leafs didn't make any significant changes to their roster during the off-season, at least not in terms of reinforcements, it's hard to expect much success from them this season. Toronto got off to a terrible start in the pre-season, losing twice to Ottawa, first 6:5 in overtime and then 2:1 in regulation.

Montreal didn't surprise many last season, finishing 15th in the Eastern Conference. Martin St. Louis' men are unlikely to make the playoffs this season, but they have impressed in two pre-season games. Not only did the Canadiens pick up two wins, they didn't even concede a goal! First, Montreal beat Philadelphia at 5:0 and then New Jersey at 3:0.

Toronto is the favorite in this match, although their pre-season results would suggest otherwise. The teams are very different in class and ambition, and it's hard to expect Montreal to do anything in the regular season. What's more, their two wins the day before were at home, and now they'll face the Maple Leafs, who will be highly motivated after two consecutive defeats.