Maple Leafs vs Flames Prediction 10/26/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Maple Leafs vs Flames prediction for this NHL game on Monday, October 26th at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs are 7-4-2 this season after they defeated the Oilers by a score of 7-2 in their last game. Toronto had their lead cut to 3-1 in the second period, but they scored four times in the third to seal the win. The Maple Leafs were out shot by a total of 32-31, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Toronto was led by William Nylander, who had two goals, while Anthony Stolarz stopped 30 out of 32 shots in the game.

Prior to that win, Toronto defeated the Rangers by a score of 5-4 and the Blue Jackets by a score of 6-2. The Maple Leafs have scored 3.85 goals per game and they have allowed 3.08 goals against per game, while also going 30.2% on the power play and 95.2% on the penalty kill this season. Auston Matthews has led the team with nine goals and 10 assists, while Sergei Bobrovsky is 3-3-2 with a 3.10 goals against average and an .895 save percentage this season.

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 4-6-0 this year after they defeated the Red Wings by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Calgary blew a 1-0 lead in the second period, but they scored three goals later in the second to pull away with the win. The Flames were out shot by a total of 29-25, won 44.9% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. Calgary was led by Joel Farabee, who had one goal and two assists, while Devin Cooley stopped 28 out of 29 shots in the win.

Prior to that game, Calgary defeated the Wild by a score of 2-1 and the Hurricanes by a score of 3-2. The Flames have scored 2.30 goals per game and they have allowed 3.90 goals against per game, while also going 32.0% on the power play and 84.8% on the penalty kill this season. Joel Farabee has led the team with two goals and seven assists, while Dustin Wolf is 1-4-0 with a 4.85 goals against average and an .834 save percentage this year.

Why the Calgary Flames will win

• The Flames have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
• The Maple Leafs have lost seven of their last nine games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Flames have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The home team has won the first period in four of the Flames’ last five games.

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win

• The Maple Leafs have won nine of their last 10 games against the Flames.
• The Flames have lost each of their last six Monday night games.
• The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Flames have lost the third period in six of their last seven night games following a win.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Maple Leafs’ last five road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Flames’ last five games as home underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last 10 road games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the last six games between the Maple Leafs and Flames.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Joel Farabee has scored a goal in three of the Flames’ last four games as underdogs against the Maple Leafs.
• Matvei Gridin has recorded an assist in each of the Flames’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts

• William Nylander has scored a goal in each of his last six Monday road appearances.
• William Nylander has recorded at least one assist in 10 of his last 11 appearances with the Maple Leafs as favorites against the Flames.

Maple Leafs vs Flames Prediction

Calgary comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five. The Flames are 3-3-0 at home this year, while the Maple Leafs are 3-1-1 on the road. Toronto has won four in a row and they have scored 18 goals in their last three. Both teams are playing at a very high level right now, but I am going take Toronto to win in regulation here.

David Racey's Pick: Maple Leafs to Win in Regulation