Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - February 23

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The Toronto Maple Leafs (34-20-2) and Chicago Blackhawks (17-32-7) play at United Center on Sunday, February 23 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 6-3 in their last game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Sunday's hockey action.

Over the past 10 games, the Blackhawks have put up a 2-4-4 record after totaling 30 total goals (six power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 26.1%). Their opponents have scored a combined 36 goals in those games.

Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final tally of Maple Leafs 4, Blackhawks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-266)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

  • The Maple Leafs are 34-20-2 overall and 5-2-7 in overtime contests.
  • Toronto has 24 points (11-3-2) in the 16 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the 10 games this season the Maple Leafs recorded just one goal, they finished 0-9-1.
  • Toronto has finished 2-6-0 in the eight games this season when it scored two goals (registering four points).
  • The Maple Leafs are 32-2-1 in the 35 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 65 points).
  • In the 20 games when Toronto has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 14-5-1 record (29 points).
  • In the 24 games when it outshot its opponent, Toronto is 13-11-0 (26 points).
  • The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents 31 times, and went 21-8-2 (44 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks have a 2-7-9 record in overtime games this season and a 17-32-7 overall record.
  • In the 16 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 11 points.
  • This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
  • When Chicago has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned six points (2-15-2 record).
  • The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals 26 times, earning 34 points from those matchups (15-7-4).
  • Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 17 games this season and has registered 13 points from those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 3-10-0 (six points).
  • The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 42 games, going 13-22-7 to register 33 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Maple Leafs Rank Maple Leafs AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
12th 3.13 Goals Scored 2.66 28th
11th 2.84 Goals Allowed 3.46 30th
15th 28.6 Shots 24.8 32nd
20th 29.1 Shots Allowed 31.6 30th
13th 22.88% Power Play % 24.63% 9th
13th 80.12% Penalty Kill % 81.48% 7th

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