Maple Leafs lineup tonight: Toronto’s projected lineup for game against Winnipeg Jets | Dec. 23, 2024

By Zachary Roberts

Modified Dec 23, 2024 12:18 GMT

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in action tonight against the Winnipeg Jets. This is an early marquee matchup, as the Jets come into this one 24-10-1 and with the most points in the league. The Maple Leafs are 21-11-2 entering today's contest.

Auston Matthews is considerted day-to-day after suffereing an upper body injury. He missed the last contest, but he could be back for today's. Additionally, Jan Hakanpaa and Anthony Stolarz remain on Injured Reserve with knee injuries.

Here's what their lineup could look like:

1. LW Matthew Knies - C Auston Matthews - RW Mitch Marner
2. LW Max Pacioretty - C John Tavares - RW William Nylander
3. LW Bobby McMann - C Max Domi - RW Nicholas Robertson
4. LW Pontus Holmberg - C David Kampf - RW Steven Lorentz

Defense Pairings:

1. Morgan Rielly - Conor Timmins
2. Oliver Ekman-Larsson - Chris Tanev
3. Simon Benoit - Jake McCabe

Goaltenders:

• Joseph Woll
• Matt Murray

Powerplay Units:

1. William Nylander, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, Morgan Rielly, Auston Matthews
2. Matthew Knies, Max Domi, Max Pacioretty, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Nicholas Robertson

Penalty Kill Squads:

1. Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, Jake McCabe, Chris Tanev
2. Connor Dewar, Steven Lorentz, Simon Benoit, Oliver Ekman-Larsson

If Matthews can't go, then expect John Tavares to slide up into his spot in the first line and in the powerplay and penalty kill units. The Leafs will be at home today at 2:00 to face the NHL-leading Jets.

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Odds for Maple Leafs today and a look at the upcoming schedule

Despite the Winnipeg Jets leading the NHL right now, the Toronto Maple Leafs are favored. Here are the full odds per FanDuel:

• Toronto is -120 to win on the moneyline.
• Winnipeg is +100 to win outright.
• The over/under is set at 5.5 goals.
• The over is -124.
• The under +102.
• The puck line is Toronto -1.5, which is +205. The Jets are -260 to cover.

After taking on the Jets, the Leafs are off for the holiday. They resume play on Friday, Dec. 27 at 7:00 pm EST against the Detroit Red Wings. They then play again on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 7:00 pm against the Washington Capitals.

The Leafs are favored today (Imagn)

The Leafs close out 2024 with a Dec. 31 matchup with the New York Islanders at 1:00 pm EST. They see the Islanders again on Jan. 2 at 7:30 pm EST and finish that week with a Jan. 4 at 7:00 pm date with the Boston Bruins.