Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Game Information
The Montreal Canadiens will open the 2025 season Wednesday night with a game in Toronto against the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7:00 PM inside Scotiabank Arena. Montreal will look to build on its success from a year ago, having won 40 games last season before being eliminated by Washington in the first round of the playoffs in five games. The Toronto Maple Leafs were one of the best teams in the league last year, winning 52 regular-season games before being eliminated in game seven of the second round against the Florida Panthers. Stay in the action with our NHL Picks.
Montreal Canadiens Preview
Nick Suzuki will return this year for Montreal as one of their best players after leading the team with 89 points a year ago. Cole Caulfield is also back this season after finishing second on the team with 70 points and leading the way with 37 goals. Lane Hudson is the third leading scorer back from last year's team, finishing the campaign with 66 points and leading the way with 60 assists through 82 games played.
Toronto Maple Leafs Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have a different look this year as the team's leading scorer and assist man, Mitch Marner, now plays for the Las Vegas Golden Knights. William Nylander finished second on the roster last year with 84 points and LED the team with 45 goals, as he is expected to make a huge jump in production this year. Auston Matthews also returns this season as a scoring anchor following a 78-point campaign last season.
Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Game Prediction
Toronto is the better team in this matchup and will build on its success from a year ago. Look for the Maple Leafs to have a strong opening night, as they control the game from start to finish, leading to a win. Take the Maple Leafs on Wednesday night to start their year with a victory as they get it done in front of their home crowd. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Maple Leafs win 4-1.
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