Toronto - New Jersey: betting tip (cf. 1.70) and bets on the NHL match

Unstable defensive play remains a major concern for the Maple Leafs. Jim Hiller's team has conceded at least three goals in four of the last five matches, with only one victory during that period. In the previous meeting, Toronto lost to Montreal with a score of 2:4. The hosts botched the start and lost 0 by the middle of the third period.:3. William Nylander and Gavin McKenna managed to close the gap, but the opponent quickly regained the advantage.

There have been some positive changes in the line-up. After missing nine games, John Tavares returned, which should add options in the attack. Austin Matthews continues to lead the team's scoring list with 27 points, and Nylander remains one of the most dangerous snipers. However, effective actions by leaders are not always enough. Earlier, Toronto lost to Utah (2:3) and Seattle (4:5), having managed to beat Vancouver (4:2) between these failures.

Jack Hughes has had an impressive stretch of the regular season. The striker scores at least two points over the course of four meetings, and in the last match against the Islanders scored the winning goal in overtime. The Devils lost 2-4 after the second period, but thanks to goals from Luke Evangelista and Dougie Hamilton, they regained equality. The 5-4 victory was the fourth in a row and allowed the successful streak to be extended.

Sheldon Keogh's men have won eight of their last nine matches. Earlier, the team coped with St. Louis (5:4 OT), Edmonton (5:4 B) and Vegas (5:2). Niko Hishir and Jesper Bratt play an important role in effective actions, helping to maintain high activity in the attack. However, New Jersey will have to hold its second meeting in two days, so some fatigue may affect the actions of the hockey players.