Toronto Maple Leafs @ WInnipeg Jets

Spread: TOR -1.5

O/U: 5.5

Injuries

Maple Leafs

Mitch Marner - OUT

 

Jets

Nikolaj Ehlers - OUT

 

MVP/CPT

Auston Matthews, F TOR

Few players have the upside of Matthews, who will win the Rocket Richard Trophy this year with ease. He is the most likely candidate to score multiple goals and give a high number of shots. He has two points and ten shots in his last two games.

Jack Campbell, G TOR

With Winnipeg's recent struggles, and Paul Maurice implying that this will be more of a friendly game, taking Campbell could pay off, especially if the result is a shutout. Campbell should be motivated to prove he should be Toronto's game one starter for the playoffs as well. 

Mark Scheifele, F WPG

Scheifele has started to get things going again, and the Jets will need him to play well heading into the playoffs. Schiefele has five points in his last three games and twelve shots as well. If you want to go contrarian and stack the Jets, Scheifele is a good place to start.

Mid-Tier

William Nylander, F TOR

Nylander has points in eight straight games heading into tonight. Minutes could be an issue for him tonight as Toronto is likely to want to feature their third and fourth line more, but there is likely going to be lots of room to skate tonight and this could spell a nice night for Nylander.

Connor Hellebuyuk, G WPG

Hellebuyuk is an x-factor for the Jets. He can win a game on his own, and pile up big save numbers if needed.

Jake Muzzin, D TOR

Who leads all of Toronto players in points over their last two games, Jake Muzzin! He actually has points in four straight games, and he has hit both the shot and the block bonus in that stretch as well, although I wouldn't expect too many blocked shots tonight.

Value Tier

Alex Galchenyuk, F TOR

You can get Galchenyuk on the cheap, and he is going to give you exposure to Matthews, and potentially still see some power-play time. 

Mason Appleton F WPG

Appleton comes into tonight's game with two goals in his last three games. I expect his line to see closer to top-line minutes tonight for the Jets and this could mean lots of opportunities for him to shine.

Adam Lowry, F WPG

Much like Appleton, the extra minutes should provide Lowry with lots of opportunities to shine as the Jets should be limiting the minutes of their top players.