Leafs Look To Extend Win Streak Against Canadiens.

"Toronto Maple Leafs 91 pts (42-22-7)Vs.Montreal Canadiens 64 pts (26-33-12)7 p.m. ETAir Canada Center � Toronto, ONTV: CBC,SNThe Toronto Maple Leafs look to finally continue building up some wins against the rival Montreal Canadiens as they go for their third win in a row tonight at the ACC against their Atlantic Division rivals. The two wins come after 14 consecutive losses against the Habs, and this time the Leafs will have longtime Canadien Tomas Plekanec on their side. "It's been a long time in Montreal but it's something different now. At the same time, I don't want to make a big deal out of it, it's another game for me to get better and be a better player for Toronto and that's my goal tonight." Plekanec said.
It will be Plekanec's first game against his former team, however all eyes will be on James van Riemsdyk as he continues to tear it up with six points in his last two games. Mitch Marner has been putting up some numbers as well with six points during a four game point streak. Curtis McElhinney will get the start for the Leafs as Frederik Andersen skated solo this morning and isn't ready for game time action yet. The Canadiens will send youngster Charlie Lindgren between the pipes as Carey Price is still sidelined with a concussion. Leo Komarov and Nikita Zaitsev will also be sidelined tonight in addition to Josh Leivo and Matt Martin being healthy scratches. Here's a look at tonight's projected lineups:Probable Maple Leafs LineupFORWARDSZach Hyman -- William Nylander -- Andreas Johnsson
Patrick Marleau -- Nazem Kadri -- Mitchell Marner
James van Riemsdyk -- Tyler Bozak -- Connor Brown
Dominic Moore -- Tomas Plekanec -- Kasperi KapanenDEFENSIVE PAIRINGS
Morgan Rielly -- Ron Hainsey
Jake Gardiner -- Roman Polak
Travis Dermott -- Connor CarrickGOALTENDER
Curtis McElhinney
Probable Maple Leafs LineupFORWARDSPaul Byron -- Jonathan Drouin -- Brendan Gallagher
Alex Galchenyuk -- Jacob de la Rose -- Artturi Lehkonen
Nikita Scherbak -- Logan Shaw -- Charles Hudon
Nicolas Deslauriers -- Michael McCarron -- Daniel CarrDEFENSIVE PAIRINGS
Mike Reilly -- Jeff Petry
Karl Alzner -- Noah Juulsen
Jordie Benn -- Brett LernoutGOALTENDER
Charlie Lindgren

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