Toronto Maple Leafs vs Philadelphia Flyers: Predictions and Odds

How to Watch – Maple Leafs vs Flyers

Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

When: Saturday, November 2nd at 7:00 PM EST

How (TV/Radio): Philadelphia TV/Radio: NBC Sports Philadelphia, WPG 95.5 FM. Toronto TV/Radio: Rogers, Sportsnet 590AM The Fan.

Team Notes

Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia has 11 points through their first 11 games as they’ve won five games and lost once in overtime.

The Flyers are 4-1-0 at home this season but have a two-game losing streak as they get ready to take on the Maple Leafs.

The Flyers stand at +2000 to take the Eastern Conference and +3500 to win the Stanley Cup.

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in fifth place in the Atlantic Division with 15 points, behind six wins and three OT losses in their first 14 games of 2019-20.

The Maple Leafs have an even goal differential on the year, scoring and allowing 49 goals.

Toronto Maple Leafs sit at +600 to win the East and +1300 to win the Stanley Cup.

Goalie Notes

Philadelphia Flyers: Brian Elliott and Carter Hart

Hart and Elliott are sharing goaltending duties for the Flyers as both have appeared in seven games for Philadelphia this season.

Elliott has allowed 3.10 GAA and won three of his five starts while posting a 90.4% save percentage.
Hart has been the lesser of the two netminders, posting an 86.4% save percentage and only won two of his six starts for the Flyers.
Hart does have a shutout to his credit this season but in his lone overtime game, he allowed two of three shots in the Flyers’ only shootout to find the net.

Toronto Maple Leafs: Frederik Andersen (6-2-2, 3.03 goals allowed)

The Maple Leafs’ starting goalie has won both of his games away from Toronto, posting a 1.50 GAA with a 94.6% save percentage.

In games where he’s had three or more days of rest, Andersen has allowed 2.56 GAA with a 91.7% save percentage.
In his two games played on Saturday, Andersen has been terrific, allowing 2.42 GAA with two wins.
When leading after two periods, Andersen is allowing less than a goal on average in the third period, winning five of the six contests.

Stats to Watch

Philadelphia Flyers

The Flyers have scored 36 goals through their first ten games and allowed 38 for a minus-2 goal differential.

Although he has a minus-5 on the ice, Travis Konecny leads the team in goals, assists, and points.
The Flyers have scored one shorthanded goal this season.
Left-winger Michael Raffl has rebounded from a lower-body injury and returned to the lineup.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs’ defense is allowing 22.9% of opponents’ power-play opportunities to find the net.

Auston Matthews has 16 points, behind the strength of 11 goals, to lead the club in both categories.
On the power play, the Maple Leafs are 8 for 32, for a respectable 25% conversion rate.
Center John Tavares is recovering from a finger injury and could miss the game against the Flyers.

Last Five Games

Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia have lost two straight road games to Pittsburgh and the Islanders by the combined scored of 12-4.
In their first six road matches of the 2019-20 season, Philadelphia has been outscored by the count of 25-14.
The Flyers defeated Toronto 4-0 on October 9th, the first of four matchups against the two teams this season.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs have lost five of their last seven games, allowing at least four goals in each loss.
On the road, Toronto has lost three straight by the combined score of 13-7.
Toronto begins a three-game homestand after the road contest with Philly, where they are 4-1 this season.