The Vancouver Canucks take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Scotiabank Arena this Saturday. The puck drop is scheduled to take place at 7 PM EST.
The Canucks (18-13-10) have lost four straight games as the side continues to struggle for form. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs (27-14-2) lost for the first time in six games, suffering a shocking 6-3 defeat against the Carolina Hurricanes away from home.
Vancouver Canucks vs Toronto Maple Leafs game info
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 11
- Time: 7 p.m. EST
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
- TV Broadcast: SN, CBC
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Vancouver Canucks game preview
The Canucks have struggled significantly in recent weeks, with the team enduring a string of losses. They have only managed to score one goal in their last two games, and their most recent away match against the Hurricanes ended in a 2-0 victory for the home team.
Vancouver Canucks injuries
Filip Hronek and Dakota Joshua are both sidelined for the Canucks due to their ongoing injuries. The return date for the pair is yet to be determined.
Toronto Maple Leafs game preview
After five consecutive wins, the Maple Leafs aimed to extend their lead at the top of the Atlantic Division over the Florida Panthers but fell short. Despite goals from William Nylander, Auston Matthews and Nicholas Robertson, defensive lapses led to a 6-3 loss.
Toronto Maple Leafs injuries
Jake McCabe and Jani Hakanpaa are both sidelined for the Maple Leafs due to ongoing injuries. The return date for the pair is yet to be determined.
Canucks and Maple Leafs key players
Quinn Hughes has struggled to contribute key points since his recent injury setback. The defenseman hopes to regain his form in the game against the Maple Leafs, adding to his impressive 45 points this season.
For the Maple Leafs, it's been the Mitch Marner and William Nylander show. The duo has combined for 103 points, with Marner leading the way with 59 and Nylander close behind with 44.