Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - February 23

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The Toronto Maple Leafs (34-20-2) host the Chicago Blackhawks (17-32-7) at United Center on Sunday, February 23 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs knocked off the Carolina Hurricanes 6-3 in their most recent game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Before watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which squad we predict will emerge with the victory in Sunday's action on the ice.

In the last 10 games, the Blackhawks are 2-4-4. They have totaled 30 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 36. They have gone on the power play 23 times during that span, and have capitalized with six goals (26.1% of opportunities).

Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final score of Maple Leafs 4, Blackhawks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-249)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

  • The Maple Leafs have finished 5-2-7 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 34-20-2.
  • Toronto has 24 points (11-3-2) in the 16 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the 10 games this season the Maple Leafs registered only one goal, they finished 0-9-1.
  • Toronto has scored a pair of goals in eight games this season (2-6-0 record, four points).
  • The Maple Leafs have scored at least three goals in 35 games (32-2-1, 65 points).
  • In the 20 games when Toronto has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 14-5-1 to record 29 points.
  • When it has outshot its opponent, Toronto is 13-11-0 (26 points).
  • The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents in 31 games, going 21-8-2 to record 44 points.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks have posted a record of 2-7-9 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 17-32-7.
  • In the 16 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 11 points.
  • This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
  • Chicago has earned six points (2-15-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Blackhawks have earned 34 points in their 26 games with more than two goals scored.
  • This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in 17 games has a record of 6-10-1 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-10-0 (six points).
  • The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 42 times this season, and earned 33 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Maple Leafs Rank Maple Leafs AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
12th 3.13 Goals Scored 2.66 28th
12th 2.84 Goals Allowed 3.46 30th
15th 28.6 Shots 24.8 32nd
20th 29.1 Shots Allowed 31.6 30th
12th 22.88% Power Play % 24.63% 9th
13th 80.12% Penalty Kill % 81.48% 7th

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