The Montreal Canadiens travel to face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET as the two Canadian rivals meet in regular-season action.
Toronto enters the contest with a 7-4-2 record and carries a four-game winning streak. After falling 4-1 at home to the New York Islanders, the Maple Leafs defeated the San Jose Sharks 3-1, the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 on the road, the New York Rangers 5-4 at home, and the Edmonton Oilers 7-2 on the road.
Montreal holds a 5-3-2 record through 10 games this season. The Canadiens have alternated results recently, earning a 4-3 shootout win over the Buffalo Sabres, dropping a 5-4 decision at the Washington Capitals, edging Buffalo 4-3 in overtime, falling 4-3 in overtime against San Jose, and securing a 4-1 victory at the Chicago Blackhawks.
Saturday marks the second meeting between the teams this season. Montreal won the previous matchup 3-2 on September 29 to take the early advantage in the season series.
Toronto looks to maintain its momentum after producing 21 goals across its current four-game winning run. Montreal aims to build on its recent road victory at Chicago and secure its second win over the Maple Leafs this season.
