Published Oct 10, 4:06am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 10, 4:06am ET
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The NHL action comes thick and fast this weekend, as the Toronto Maple Leafs travel to the Detroit Red Wings on Oct 11.
It was a dream start to the new campaign for one of the favorites for Stanley Cup glory in 2026. However, they will be hoping to back up that opening night success at the Scotiabank Arena against the Red Wings. Find our picks here.
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A statement was made on the opening night of the season by the Toronto Maple Leafs, as they stormed to a 5-2 success against the Montreal Canadiens.
The Maple Leafs scored once in the opening period, before storming away after netting three goals in the final frame. William Nylander, Auston Matthews, and Morgan Rielly all got goals. The former also added two assists.
Anthony Stolarz also enjoyed a solid evening in the Toronto goal, saving .935 of the shots he faced.
It has been an incredibly bleak time to be a Detroit Red Wings fan in recent seasons, as they are currently enduring their longest playoff drought in franchise history.
The Red Wings ended the previous campaign with a 39-35-8 record, and they struggled on the road, going 17-19-5.
Todd McLellan will be tasked with steadying the ship this season, and hopes will be high ahead of his first full campaign in charge in Detroit. But, this looks like a tough challenge at home this Saturday.
The Toronto Maple Leafs made an excellent start to the new season on Wednesday, and their offensive players already appear to be in excellent form. Therefore, it could be an encouraging first outing on the road this term in Detroit this weekend.
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