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Will the Maple Leafs Glide Past the Canadiens at Bell Centre?

As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare to face off against the Montreal Canadiens, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trend. The upcoming clash at Bell Centre on March 10th promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to assert dominance.


Oct 11, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Ryan Reaves (75) fights with Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj (72) during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

The Maple Leafs have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few games. Despite a tough loss against the Vegas Golden Knights, where they scored only two goals compared to six by their opponents, they bounced back with a strong showing in Denver against the Colorado Avalanche. In that game, Toronto managed four goals and secured a win with solid goaltending that allowed only three goals against them.


Their most impressive performance came during their visit to Las Vegas when they put seven pucks past the Golden Knights' netminder. This high-scoring game showcased Toronto's offensive capabilities and resilience as they took home a victory with seven points on board.


Oct 11, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) scores his third goal of the game against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing these trends suggests that while Toronto has had its ups and downs, there is potential for high-scoring games when their offense clicks. However, consistency remains key as they aim for more wins under their belt.


Defensively, Toronto has been relatively stable but will need to maintain discipline and reduce giveaways which have been an issue in previous matches. Winning faceoffs will also be crucial – something they've struggled with at times but showed improvement in during recent games.


Oct 11, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Alex Newhook (15) celebrates at the bench after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Special teams could play a significant role too; powerplay opportunities were not fully capitalized upon in some of these past matchups but could provide an edge if executed well against Montreal.


Fans can catch all the action live from Bell Centre on ESPN+ internet broadcast network. The puck drops at midnight UTC on March 10th – it's sure to be an encounter filled with anticipation as we watch whether Toronto can harness its offensive prowess and take another step towards securing its place in this season's playoffs narrative.

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