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Top Performers Shine as Toronto Maple Leafs Prepare to Face Carolina Hurricanes

The Toronto Maple Leafs are gearing up for an exciting matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes on March 17th at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Both teams have been showcasing their skills in recent games, and this upcoming clash promises to be a thrilling battle.


Dec 12, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) skates with the puck against the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

In the previous three games, several players from both teams have stood out with their exceptional performances. Let's take a closer look at the top performers from each team and analyze their statistics.


For the Toronto Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews has been leading the charge. As a forward, Matthews has displayed incredible skill and precision on the ice. In the last three games, he has recorded 5 shots on goal, with a shooting percentage of 0.0%. Additionally, Matthews has contributed 1 takeaway and 1 hit while spending an average of 26 minutes and 52 seconds on the ice per game.


Calle Jarnkrok is another player to watch out for on the Maple Leafs' roster. This forward has showcased his playmaking abilities by providing 1 assist in the previous three games. Jarnkrok's performance includes 4 hits and 1 takeaway, demonstrating his versatility on both ends of the ice.


On defense, T.J. Brodie has been a standout player for the Maple Leafs. With his solid defensive skills, Brodie has contributed to keeping opposing teams at bay. He has recorded an average time on ice of 19 minutes and 57 seconds per game while delivering 2 hits.


Turning our attention to the Carolina Hurricanes, goaltender Frederik Andersen has been a formidable presence between the pipes. In his last three games, Andersen has made impressive saves, stopping 21 shots out of a total of 24 faced. This results in an outstanding save percentage of 87.5%.


Amongst Carolina's forwards, Seth Jarvis has caught our attention. Despite his young age, Jarvis has shown great promise on the ice. He has contributed 1 assist and displayed a strong shooting percentage of 0.0% with 2 shots on goal.


Defensively, Brady Skjei has been a key player for the Hurricanes. Skjei's performance includes 1 takeaway and an average time on ice of 21 minutes and 5 seconds per game.


Based on the statistics from the previous three games, it is clear that both teams have players who can make a significant impact in the upcoming matchup. The Toronto Maple Leafs will rely on Auston Matthews' offensive prowess, while the Carolina Hurricanes will look to Frederik Andersen's goaltending skills to keep their opponents at bay.


The game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes is scheduled for March 17th at 23:00 UTC. Fans can catch all the action live on NHL Network, TVAS, TSN4, or BSSO (channel 646-1). Get ready for an intense battle as these top performers take center stage and showcase their skills on the ice.

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