Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vancouver Canucks Game Analysis | 31-01-2026 | NHL

In a pivotal regular-season matchup, the Toronto Maple Leafs (24-21-9) are set to face the Vancouver Canucks (18-31-5) on January 31, 2026, at 7:00 PM PST at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. This game pits a Maple Leafs squad looking to solidify its playoff position against a struggling Canucks team grappling with a multitude of injuries and seeking to find consistency amidst adversity.

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Performance

The Toronto Maple Leafs enter this contest with a respectable, though at times inconsistent, 24-21-9 record. Their strength lies predominantly in their offensive firepower, capable of dictating pace and generating high-quality scoring chances. However, defensive lapses and goaltending consistency have occasionally hampered their ability to convert strong performances into wins. Their ability to manage special teams will be crucial, particularly against a Canucks team that will be looking for any advantage.

Toronto Maple Leafs Key Players

Points: Auston Matthews (45)
Goals: Auston Matthews (26)
Assists: Matthew Knies (31)

Injury Report Toronto Maple Leafs

William Nylander (Injured reserve): Nylander (groin) skated on the second line during Friday’s practice session, suggesting that he could return to the lineup for Saturday’s game against Vancouver.
Chris Tanev (Injured reserve): Tanev (groin) was placed on long-term injured reserve Wednesday.
Dakota Joshua (Injured reserve): Joshua (kidney) was transferred to long-term injured reserve Wednesday.

Vancouver Canucks Team Performance

The Vancouver Canucks are enduring a challenging season, reflected in their 18-31-5 record. Their performance has been severely impacted by a litany of injuries to key personnel, forcing numerous lineup adjustments and hindering their ability to establish rhythm. Despite these setbacks, the Canucks often show flashes of resilience, though sustaining pressure and preventing goals has been a consistent struggle. Their depleted roster faces an uphill battle against a more complete Toronto side.

Vancouver Canucks Key Players

Points: Elias Pettersson (33)
Goals: Elias Pettersson (13)
Assists: Filip Hronek (27)

Injury Report Vancouver Canucks

Marco Rossi (Injured reserve): Rossi (lower body) suffered a setback and won’t be back until after the Olympic break.
Zeev Buium (Injured reserve): Buium (face) is dealing with a broken bone near his cheek and isn’t expected to be available until after the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Brock Boeser (Injured reserve): Boeser has to go through concussion protocol before being cleared to return to the lineup.
Thatcher Demko (Injured reserve): Demko will undergo hip surgery and miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.
Derek Forbort (Injured reserve): Forbort (undisclosed) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday.

Prediction: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vancouver Canucks

Considering the current team performances and the significant injury woes plaguing the Vancouver Canucks, particularly the absence of key offensive players like Boeser and Rossi, top defenseman Forbort, and their starting goaltender Demko, the Toronto Maple Leafs are the clear favorites. Toronto’s offensive depth, spearheaded by Auston Matthews’ 26 goals, should be too much for Vancouver’s depleted defense and backup goaltending. Given Vancouver’s diminished offensive threat due to injuries and Toronto’s potential to play a tighter game with Nylander’s possible return, we predict the total goals to be under 6.5.

Last 5 Games: TOR

Form:

LLLLL

VS @ Seattle

L 5-2

PTS 24-21-9

GOL Stolarz

AST Robertson

VS vs Buffalo

L 7-4

PTS 24-20-9

GOL Woll

AST Domi

VS vs Colorado

L 4-1

PTS 24-19-9

GOL Woll

AST Woll

VS vs Vegas

L 6-3

PTS 24-18-9

GOL Stolarz

AST Knies

VS vs Detroit

L 2-1 OT

PTS 24-17-9

GOL Woll

AST Woll

Opponent	Result	Points	Goles	Assists
@ Seattle	L 5-2	24-21-9	Stolarz	Robertson
vs Buffalo	L 7-4	24-20-9	Woll	Domi
vs Colorado	L 4-1	24-19-9	Woll	Woll
vs Vegas	L 6-3	24-18-9	Stolarz	Knies
vs Detroit	L 2-1 OT	24-17-9	Woll	Woll

Last 5 Games: VAN

Form:

WLLLW

VS vs Anaheim

W 2-0

PTS 18-31-5

GOL Tolopilo

AST Tolopilo

VS vs San Jose

L 5-2

PTS 17-31-5

GOL Lankinen

AST DeBrusk

VS vs Pittsburgh

L 3-2

PTS 17-30-5

GOL Lankinen

AST Blueger

VS vs New Jersey

L 5-4

PTS 17-29-5

GOL Lankinen

AST Karlsson

VS vs Washington

W 4-3

PTS 17-28-5

GOL Lankinen

AST Boeser

Opponent	Result	Points	Goles	Assists
vs Anaheim	W 2-0	18-31-5	Tolopilo	Tolopilo
vs San Jose	L 5-2	17-31-5	Lankinen	DeBrusk
vs Pittsburgh	L 3-2	17-30-5	Lankinen	Blueger
vs New Jersey	L 5-4	17-29-5	Lankinen	Karlsson
vs Washington	W 4-3	17-28-5	Lankinen	Boeser

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