The Anaheim Ducks (19-32-2) have a tough road matchup coming up against the Toronto Maple Leafs (28-16-8) for the second time this season on Saturday, February 17, at 7:00 PM ET at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. The Maple Leafs are favored to find success with a puck line at -1.5 (-125).

The Ducks were able to get back on track in their latest battle, which was a 5-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators. This snapped their two-game losing streak and they are now 3-2 over their last five games.

Their offense pulses through Frank Vatrano, who leads them with 41 points and 23 goals. They also have help from Troy Terry, who leads them with 24 assists. Together, they will need an excellent showing to have a chance to win.

The Ducks typically score an average of 2.57 goals per game with 28.2 shots. They maintain a power play percentage of 19.6, having scored 32 goals and conceded 48, revealing a clear vulnerability in this area.

Defensively, they allow an average of 3.42 goals per game against 32.8 shot attempts, indicating a defense that falls short compared to their offensive output. However, their 77.8 penalty kill percentage stands solid and is on par with that of the Maple Leafs.

The Maple Leafs have won their last two games and are 3-2 overall in their previous five meetings. Their latest success was a 4-3 overtime win against the Philadelphia Flyers, marking their second consecutive game of scoring four goals.

William Nylander is huge for this team on offense, as he leads with 68 points and 41 assists. Auston Matthews is the best scorer in the league, as he currently leads with 45 goals and ranks first overall.

The Maple Leafs exhibit an average of 3.46 goals per game, requiring 33.0 shots to achieve this mark. In power play scenarios, they have scored 39 goals while allowing 32, resulting in a power play percentage of 26.4.

Defensively, they allow an average of 3.17 goals and face 30.2 shots per game, demonstrating solid defense relative to their offensive output. This compares favorably to the Ducks. Their penalty kill percentage of 78.2 slightly surpasses that of the Ducks.

Appealing NHL betting odds from MyBookie reveal the Toronto Maple Leafs as 1.5-puck line favorites. The Ducks are 11-14-1 on the road, while the Maple Leafs are 14-10-2 at home.

The Maple Leafs defeated the Ducks 2-1 in overtime back in January of this year, which shows they have rated success once already over them. Based on recent performances, the Maple Leafs are an appealing contender.