Leafs Host Flames; Tavares at 499

The Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs meet in Toronto on Oct. 28 with both clubs struggling defensively and their goalies under strain—Dustin Wolf and Anthony Stolarz have each posted sub-.890 save percentages this season. Pregame markets favor the Over 5.5 after both teams have allowed high goal totals (the Leafs roughly 3.67 goals against per game, with the Flames near the bottom), and recent head-to-heads have averaged more than seven goals. Calgary arrives after snapping an eight-game winless streak with a 5-1 victory and begins a four-game road swing, while Toronto ended a three-game skid in overtime. John Tavares scored his 499th goal and could reach 500 in this game. Toronto's lineup has some uncertainty—William Nylander is listed questionable, Morgan Rielly has returned, and Chris Tanev remains out—and both teams released projected lineups and broadcast plans ahead of puck drop.