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The Toronto Maple Leafs will face the Montreal Canadiens in this NHL matchup at the Ball Centre on Saturday, January 18th. WATCH: Maple Leafs vs Canadiens Live

After a cold spell, William Nylander potted two in his last putting. Expect Willy to fire at will with his swagger back. We’ve got a busy NHL betting slate tonight with 15 games on tap, including an Original Six showdown between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre.

It's still too soon to be certain, but the Maple Leafs may be headed for a playoff showdown against either the Ottawa Senators or the Montreal Canadiens.