TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (22-14-5) at WINNIPEG JETS (22-15-3)Thursday, 7 p.m., Bell MTS PlaceTV: TSN3; Radio: TSN 1290THE BIG MATCHUPMark Scheifele’s line vs. Toronto’s top defensive pairLately, it’s been a pick-your-poison affair when matching up against Scheifele’s line. The Jets played to their average against the Avs, allowing two goals on four power-play opportunities for Colorado. Roslovic sightingJack Roslovic started out very well on Blake Wheeler’s right flank but hasn’t been nearly as noticeable as of late. Road WarriorsWith a convincing 4-1 win against the Minnesota Wild on New Year’s Eve, the Maple Leafs will step into Bell MTS Place with a 9-3 record away from Toronto this season. The Maple Leafs can begin salivating knowing that the Jets haven’t been their usual selves at homes this season with a 10-8-2 record and come into Thursday’s game have lost four straight in downtown Winnipeg.
Source: National Post January 02, 2020 12:22 UTC