Our Rangers vs. Maple Leafs prediction starts in the crease, where a rookie who cleared waivers last month meets a two-time Cup winner. That veteran is still searching for his footing in Toronto. The New York Rangers (7-3-1) visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (5-4-2) at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday. The market sees almost nothing between them, with the Rangers a slim road favorite at -112 and the total set at 6.5. Below, we break down the goaltending, the special teams and the schedule before landing on two plays.
Last Updated: October 22, 2026
New York Rangers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs — Time & How to Watch/ Stream
| Where | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto Ontario |
| When | October 22 – 7:00 PM ET |
| TV | MSG, ESPN+, TSN4 |
New York Rangers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
Goaltending shapes this price more than anything else. New York lost Igor Shesterkin on October 9. The team announced the next day that Shesterkin is out for the season with a right knee injury. Backup Joonas Korpisalo is also sidelined with a lower-body injury. That handed the net to Dylan Garand, who went unclaimed on waivers in September. He has answered with a 4-2-1 record, a 1.85 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage. Daily Faceoff lists him as the projected starter for a sixth straight start, though no confirmation had arrived this morning.
Toronto’s projected starter is Sergei Bobrovsky, also unconfirmed. The 38-year-old signed with the Leafs as a free agent after two Stanley Cups in Florida. His first season in Toronto has been uneven. He sits at 2-3-2 with a 2.96 GAA and a .902 save percentage. He also allowed three or more goals in each of his first six starts. However, he looked sharp Monday, stopping 30 of 31 shots against San Jose. Anthony Stolarz made 35 saves in Columbus on Tuesday, which lines Bobrovsky up on two days of rest. Both reads below are provisional until the starters are confirmed.
The teams arrive with different profiles. New York ranks second in the Metropolitan Division and has allowed just 24 goals in 11 games. The Rangers are 6-0-0 at Madison Square Garden but only 1-3-1 on the road. They have also scored just two goals across their last three road games. Toronto sits fifth in the Atlantic Division with a top-five offense, 38 goals through 11 games. In contrast, the Leafs have allowed 34, which ranks 24th of 32 teams. Auston Matthews leads Toronto with 18 points, and William Nylander has 15. For New York, Alexis Lafrenière has seven goals and Adam Fox has 10 assists.
The schedule sets up evenly. New York last played Monday and has had two full days off. Toronto beat San Jose on Monday and Columbus on Tuesday, then rested Wednesday. The Leafs have won two straight after a three-game skid, and three of their 11 games went past regulation. Meanwhile, the Rangers went 7-2-1 over their last 10 games, with only one reaching overtime.
Injuries hit Toronto harder up front and on the back end. John Tavares is on injured reserve, Chris Tanev is week-to-week and Jake McCabe is day-to-day after taking a stick to the face Tuesday. This is the first meeting of the season. Toronto won four of the last five matchups, including a 4-3 win on March 25.
New York Rangers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Odds
| Puck Line | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | -1.5 (+220) | -112 | O 6.5 (-105) |
| Maple Leafs | +1.5 (-270) | -108 | U 6.5 (-115) |
Odds accurate as of October 22, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NHL Odds – Futures – Props
New York Rangers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Rangers | 45% | 55% | Maple Leafs |
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Rangers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction — Toronto’s 27.5% Power Play Meets a 94% Kill
Special teams usually inflate a total like this one. Here, they may cancel out. Toronto’s power play is converting at 27.5%, but New York kills about 94% of its penalties. The Rangers’ own power play runs near 21%, and it runs into the league’s best kill. Toronto has killed 97.37% of opponent power plays and allowed just one power-play goal all season. When neither team can count on man-advantage goals, the game leans on five-on-five play.
That is where New York has been stingy. The Rangers allow about 2.2 goals per game, and their games have averaged roughly 5.2 total goals. Garand has allowed two goals or fewer in five of his six starts. NHL EDGE data also credits New York with the league’s lowest projected goal rate against, which means opponents rarely get quality looks. On the other end, the Rangers’ road offense has dried up lately. A rested Bobrovsky coming off his best start of the season adds another reason to expect a tighter game.
Still, the risks are real. Toronto’s games have averaged more than 6.5 goals, and the Leafs have gone past regulation three times. A shootout winner counts toward the total, and late empty-net goals routinely push tight games over. New York also controls just 46.2% of five-on-five shot attempts, so Garand faces steady volume. A rookie on a hot run can cool off quickly. The number has not moved from its opening price, so this is a research read without market confirmation. This is the full-game total, which includes overtime and the shootout.
The Pick: Under 6.5 (-115)
Rangers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction — Perfect at the Garden, 1-3-1 Everywhere Else
Goaltending form should outweigh the venue split here. Garand’s .929 save percentage sits well ahead of Bobrovsky’s .902, and New York carries a plus-nine goal differential against Toronto’s plus-four. The Leafs’ blue line is also thinner without Tanev, and McCabe’s status is uncertain. At -112, the Rangers need to win about 53% of the time to break even. A clear edge in net makes that a reasonable ask, even on the road.
On the other hand, the Rangers have won just one of five road games, and Toronto has owned this matchup recently. The public is split, with 55% of puck line bets on Toronto, and the price has not budged from the open. That leaves no market signal behind the side. This play also rests on the same input as the under, Garand’s form, so the two are not independent. The edge is thin, and that should be stated plainly. This is the full-game moneyline, so overtime and the shootout count.
The Pick: Rangers Moneyline (-112)
Our Final Word and Bonus Angle on Rangers vs. Maple Leafs
This matchup pits New York’s defensive structure against Toronto’s high-scoring attack. Confirm both starting goaltenders before puck drop, since either change would alter the read. For more context, our Ducks vs. Rangers prediction covered New York’s last home win, and our Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets prediction previewed Toronto’s win in Columbus.
The Under 6.5 (-115) is our top play because two elite penalty kills should blunt Toronto’s power play and favor New York’s stingy defense. The Rangers Moneyline (-112) is our second play because Garand’s form gives New York the goaltending edge in a near pick’em game.
NHL Rangers vs. Maple Leafs FAQ: October 22, 2026
What time does the Rangers vs. Maple Leafs game start?
The Rangers and Maple Leafs face off at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The game is at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. It is the first meeting between the two teams this season. New York last played Monday, while Toronto finished a back-to-back in Columbus on Tuesday night.
What channel is the Rangers vs. Maple Leafs game on?
In the United States, the Rangers vs. Maple Leafs game airs on MSG, the Rangers’ regional network, and it is also listed on ESPN+. Viewers should check local listings, because regional broadcast rights and blackout rules can vary by market and by provider for individual NHL games.
Who won the last meeting between the Rangers and Maple Leafs?
Toronto won the last meeting 4-3 on March 25, 2026. That loss eliminated the Rangers from playoff contention last season. The Maple Leafs have won four of the last five games between the two teams heading into Thursday’s matchup in Toronto.
Is Igor Shesterkin playing tonight?
No. Igor Shesterkin will not play against Toronto. The Rangers announced on October 10 that their star goaltender is out for the rest of the season with a right knee injury suffered at Washington on October 9. Rookie Dylan Garand has taken over as New York’s starting goaltender since then.
Where do the Rangers and Maple Leafs stand in the standings?
The Rangers are 7-3-1 with 15 points, good for second place in the Metropolitan Division. The Maple Leafs are 5-4-2 with 12 points and sit fifth in the Atlantic Division. New York is unbeaten at home, while Toronto has won its last two games.