Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning 4/22/23 – Toronto Maple Leafs take on Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3, in what has been an up-and-down series thus far. The Maple Leafs were defeated overwhelmingly in Game 1 but rebounded with an emphatic 7-2 win to even up their series. The Lightning were in complete control during Game 1, winning 7-3; however, in their most recent outing they went from dominance to defeat in an extremely disappointing fashion and will look to rebound after suffering such a crushing setback. Game 3 should provide another exciting encounter between these teams as both hope to secure an edge in their series according to the best NHL betting sites.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Date & Time: Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Amalie Arena Tampa, FL
TV: TBS
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning 4/22/23 Betting Odds
Maple Leafs
Moneyline: -111
Puckline: -1.5 (+225)
Total: 6.5 over (+100)
Lightning
Moneyline: +101
Puckline: +1.5 (-265)
Total: 6.5 under (-110)
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs had a satisfying Game 2 win against the Lightning with a 7-2 scoreline. They displayed impressive offensive prowess during this victory. Toronto scored on 7 of 37 shots they attempted, taking advantage of 6 chances with the man advantage to score 2 goals, earning 23 penalty minutes from this contest. Toronto Maple Leafs opponents have taken advantage of 248 power play opportunities and scored 45 goals during those attempts. So far this season, the Maple Leafs have faced 2,420 shots against them and managed a save percentage of 0.909. Toronto has taken 2,628 shots this season and boasts an accurate shooting percentage of 10.6% while playing even strength hockey. They have conceded 175 goals while getting 214 on offense. Toronto has taken 246 power play chances this season and scored 64 goals during those chances, which amounts to an effective rate of 26.02%. Toronto Maple Leafs have earned 111 points this year and boast a points percentage of 0.677. As far as goal scoring goes, they have amassed 278 goals so far while only giving up 220. Ilya Samsonov will serve as goalie in this game. Over his career on the ice, Samsonov has amassed 60 quality starts for an efficiency rate of 0.504.
Game 2 saw Tampa Bay Lightning take advantage of 3 power play chances but were unable to capitalize, while only managing 2 goals out of 22 shots they tried. Tampa Bay Lightning have amassed 209 goals at even strength and 71 while on the power play this season, taking 2,621 shots with an overall shooting percentage of 10.68% while allowing their opponents 2,582 attempts. Tampa Bay Lightning have accomplished much this year, scoring 280 goals for 98 points with an overall points percentage of 0.598. They have allowed 252 goals against them which includes both even strength goals 199 and shorthanded goals 53 to be scored by opponents. Their power play percentage stands at 25.36% across 280 opportunities, with an opposing team’s power play chances totaling 261. Additionally, they boast an outstanding penalty kill percentage of 79.69% and their save percentage currently sits at 90.2%. Andrei Vasilevskiy can often be seen protecting the net. With an overall record of 263-123-28 across 425 games played.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games. Toronto are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 6 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay. Toronto are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 7 games. Tampa Bay are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games. The total has gone OVER in 9 of Tampa Bay’s last 11 games against Toronto. Tampa Bay are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning Free Pick
The Maple Leafs were dominant in Game 2 and look to take control of this series by building off of their 7-2 win. But the Lightning looked to regain their home advantage and control this game from the first period on, finding ways to find their way into scoring positions consistently throughout. According to recent NHL betting tips by the experts, the Lightning are expected to win their home game despite being underdogs.
Free Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning +1.5 (-265)
