Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens | Game previews, prediction and odds | December 6, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs have improved to 13-11-3 after winning three straight games, but still remain outside playoff spot in the Atlantic Division. The Montreal Canadiens sit 3rd in the same division, with a 14-9-3 record, and won three of their last five games.

In their last meeting, the Canadiens defeated Toronto 5-2, which has star forward Matthew Knies seeking revenge, as the two giants meet again tonight at the Scotiabank Arena.

"We've a tendency to be flat at home, but I think we're going to come Saturday and get some payback to these guysin Montreal," said Knies after a 5-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens head-to-head and key stats

• Toronto are 4-1 against Montreal in the last 5 regular season games
• Toronto are 5th in goals for/game avg with 3.5, Montreal is 10th with 3.3
• Toronto is 22nd in goals against/game with 3.4, Montreal is 23rd with 3.5
• Toronto are ranked 12th in goal differential with +3, Montreal is 20th with -6
• Toronto's 14.71 power play % ranks them at 28th, Montreal are 4th with a 26.39 PP%

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Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Game Preview

Joseph Woll has been placed on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 4, when he left the game vs. the Hurricanes early in the third period. The team also recalled goalie Artur Akhtyamov from the Marlies. Dennis Hildeby is expected to start in goal tonight vs. the Canadiens.

On the opposite site, Canadiens have confirmed that Jakub Dobes will be in the vs. Toronto on Friday night, after his impressive 30-save and .938 SV% night vs. the Jets which propelled Montreal to a much-needed 3-2 SO win.

Toronto Maple Leafs' projected lineup vs. Canadiens (Subject to change)

Forwards:

Knies - Matthews - Domi

Cowan - Tavares - Nylander

Joshua - Roy - McMann

Lorentz - Laughton - Robertson

Defencemen:

Rielly - Ekman-Larsson

McCabe - Stecher

Benoit - Myers

Goaltenders:

Hildeby

Akthyamov

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Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens odds and prediction:

The Leafs are favored to win, at -136, Montreal Canadiens are the underdog, at +115. The puck line is set at +1.5 for the Canadiens, at -214, i.e., they have to win outright or lose by just one goal to cover the spread. Toronto, at +175, have to win by two goals or more to cover a -1.5 spread. The over/under is set at 6.5 goals.

Score prediction: Maple Leafs 5, Canadiens 4

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Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens betting tips:

• Over/under: Take over on 6.5 goals (-110)
• Money line: Take Toronto to win (-136)
• Puck line: Take Canadiens to cover the -1.5 spread (-214)