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Can the Maple Leafs Overcome the Avalanche at Ball Arena?

As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare to face off against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent performance on enemy ice. The upcoming clash scheduled for February 25th is anticipated with great excitement, and here's what fans should expect.


Jan 13, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Colorado Avalanche forward Andrew Cogliano (11) gets congratulated after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing past games, we've seen a mix of outcomes for the Maple Leafs. In their last game against St. Louis Blues at Scotiabank Arena, they secured a convincing win with four goals to one, showcasing strong even-strength play and an impressive 59 percent faceoff win rate. Their goaltending was also stellar, allowing only one goal with a save percentage rounding up to 100 percent.


However, in an earlier away game against Ottawa Senators, despite scoring three times and achieving a save percentage of nearly 100 percent again, they suffered a loss due to conceding five goals – highlighting potential defensive vulnerabilities when playing away from home.


Jan 13, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) goes to make a save during the warm up before a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Against Dallas Stars back on home ice again in Toronto, the Maple Leafs displayed formidable powerplay efficiency by netting three out of four shots during man-advantage situations contributing significantly to their five-to-four victory.


The venue could play a crucial role in this upcoming match-up. While Toronto has shown resilience and offensive prowess at home – particularly on powerplays – their performance on the road has been less consistent. The high altitude of Denver's Ball Arena may also be an additional challenge for visiting teams not accustomed to such conditions.


Jan 13, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) goes to make a save during the warm up before a game against the Colorado Avalanche at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Maple Leafs fans can catch this exciting game live on ESPN+ or ALT channel 681 if they're tuning in from Colorado. Puck drop is set for February 25th; don't miss it!

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