Scotiabank Arena Showdown: Toronto Maple Leafs Face Off Against Edmonton Oilers

As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare to host the Edmonton Oilers at Scotiabank Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent performance trends. The Maple Leafs have shown a mix of outcomes in their last few games, with two wins and one loss. Their latest victory against the New Jersey Devils saw them scoring four goals, showcasing a strong offensive presence in the third period where they scored three times.

The team's shooting percentage has varied significantly across these games, from an impressive 16 percent against the Devils to just under 3 percent in their loss to the Vancouver Canucks. However, they've consistently demonstrated resilience on faceoffs with win percentages above 50 percent in all three matches.

Defensively, there have been fluctuations as well. The goaltending save percentage was notably high at 96 percent during their win over Calgary Flames but dropped to around 83 percent against Vancouver. This inconsistency will be crucial to address before facing an Oilers squad known for its scoring capabilities.

Special teams play could be a deciding factor; while powerplay opportunities were converted once in each game, penalty killing had its ups and downs. The Leafs will need disciplined play and effective special teams execution if they hope to come out on top.

Toronto's ability to bounce back after a tough game has been commendable this season and will be put to test once again as they take on Edmonton. With home-ice advantage and fan support at Scotiabank Arena, it's an opportune moment for them to assert dominance early and control the pace of the game.

The upcoming clash is scheduled for March 12th at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Fans can catch all the action live on NHL Network (channel 215), CBC or SNO networks starting from midnight UTC time zone.