TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS at NEW JERSEY DEVILSFRIDAY, 7 p.m., PRUDENTIAL CENTERTV: Sportsnet Ontario; RADIO: 1050 AMTHE BIG MATCHUPRW Mitch Marner vs. D P.K. SubbanMarner’s five-point magic against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday (the 8-6 win by the Maple Leafs itself was as defensively undisciplined an affair as you ever will see) makes him the one to watch. Hutchinson has his first win of the season in the books, taking some pressure off of him here. Toronto’s record in its past eight games immediately after Christmas is 6-2, thanks in part to not having to play on Boxing Day any longer. Face the musicThe Leafs are a top five-faceoff team, with a few of their wingers able to step in and do well.

Source: National Post December 27, 2019 00:56 UTC