Maple Leafs try to keep win streak going, visit the Penguins

Toronto Maple Leafs (37-20-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (24-29-9, in the Metropolitan Division)

Pittsburgh; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Maple Leafs -188, Penguins +156; over/under is 6.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Pittsburgh Penguins trying to build upon a four-game win streak.

Pittsburgh has a 14-13-4 record in home games and a 24-29-9 record overall. The Penguins have a -45 scoring differential, with 177 total goals scored and 222 given up.

Toronto is 37-20-2 overall and 17-9-2 on the road. The Maple Leafs have a 13-7-0 record in games their opponents serve more penalty minutes.

The matchup Sunday is the third time these teams square off this season. The Penguins won 5-2 in the previous meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Rickard Rakell has 26 goals and 23 assists for the Penguins. Evgeni Malkin has four goals and four assists over the past 10 games.

William Nylander has 34 goals and 25 assists for the Maple Leafs. Matthew Knies has four goals and three assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Penguins: 4-5-1, averaging 2.7 goals, five assists, 2.4 penalties and 5.5 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.

Maple Leafs: 7-3-0, averaging 3.5 goals, 5.7 assists, 3.3 penalties and 6.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.

INJURIES: Penguins: None listed.

Maple Leafs: None listed.

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