Toronto at Los Angeles

Toronto is a strong home team but just 7-10-2 on the road. The Maple Leafs have lost three in a row by a 13-9 count along with dropping eight of their last 11. The defense is 24th in goals surrendered (3.44 per game) and save percentage (.897). Los Angeles is outscoring opponents by +36, the second-best goal differential in the NHL. The Kings are 14-5 after two straight losses, plus 53-30 versus teams that allow 29.5+ shots on goal per game. Los Angeles is seventh in goals scored, while the defense is No. 1 in goals given up (2.33 per game). The Kings are 17-6 when playing with two days of rest, plus 47-21 against defenses that allow 3+ goals per contest. Play Los Angeles.