Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Preview, Odds, and Picks (Jan 23)
All eyes will be on the big matchups to determine the Super Bowl this weekend, but there is also fascinating action from the NHL. The Vegas Golden Knights will be on the road on Friday, Jan 23, as they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs.
How to Watch
- When: Friday, January 23, 2026. 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Odds
Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Head-to-Head
There is little separating these two teams based on recent head-to-head meetings, with the Maple Leafs holding the slender 8-7 advantage. Toronto have also won an impressive 71% of their home games against the Golden Knights.
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Game Preview
It has been far from an assured season for the Toronto Maple Leafs to this point, as they continue to sit toward the bottom of the Atlantic Division standings. Toronto have struggled to maintain their consistency throughout the campaign, reflected over their last ten after going 5-2-3.
The team will also have questions to answer this week following defeats in each of their last two. Toronto were unlucky to lose in overtime against the Detroit Red Wings earlier this week, but their poor defensive play was highlighted in their 6-3 home loss against the Minnesota Wild earlier in the week.
The Vegas Golden Knights also come into this Friday’s clash following defeats in each of their last two games. Vegas remain at the top of the Pacific Division standings, having gone 24-13-12 in the NHL this season.
No team in the Division have lost fewer games in regulation time this term, while despite defeats in their last two, Vegas have still won seven of their last ten. The Golden Knights will have limited recovery time ahead of this clash following a 4-3 loss against the Boston Bruins on Thursday evening.
Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Picks
Toronto will have the extra time to recover ahead of this clash, but the overall form of the Golden Knights is hard to dismiss. Therefore, the advantage is given to the visitors in Canada.
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