Predators and Maple Leafs meet for non-conference matchup

Toronto Maple Leafs (15-13-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Nashville Predators (13-16-4, in the Central Division)

Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators and the Toronto Maple Leafs will play in a non-conference matchup.

Nashville has a 13-16-4 record overall and an 8-9-2 record in home games. The Predators rank ninth in NHL play with 134 total penalties (averaging 4.1 per game).

Toronto has a 5-8-0 record on the road and a 15-13-5 record overall. The Maple Leafs have a -2 scoring differential, with 105 total goals scored and 107 allowed.

The matchup Saturday is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Maple Leafs won 7-4 in the previous matchup. Auston Matthews led the Maple Leafs with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan O'Reilly has scored 10 goals with 17 assists for the Predators. Luke Evangelista has two goals and eight assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Predators: 6-4-0, averaging 3.4 goals, 6.2 assists, 5.2 penalties and 12.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

Maple Leafs: 5-3-2, averaging 2.9 goals, five assists, 2.6 penalties and 5.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game.

INJURIES: Predators: None listed.

Maple Leafs: None listed.

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