**Los Angeles Kings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Preview**
**Date:** Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
**Location:** Toronto
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The Toronto Maple Leafs (8-8-1, Atlantic Division) will face off against the Los Angeles Kings (8-5-4, Pacific Division) in a highly anticipated matchup on Thursday night.
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### Team Outlook
The Maple Leafs are coming off a tough stretch, having lost three straight games. They hold an overall record of 8-8-1 and have been strong at home with a 7-4-1 record. Toronto ranks third in the league with 62 total goals, averaging an impressive 3.6 goals per game.
Meanwhile, the Kings boast an 8-5-4 overall record with a solid 7-1-2 performance on the road. They have shown great consistency when scoring three or more goals, going 7-0-4 in such games. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season.
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### Top Performers
For Toronto, John Tavares leads the way with nine goals and 12 assists. William Nylander has also been a key contributor, tallying six goals and five assists over his last 10 games.
On the Los Angeles side, Kevin Fiala has been a standout player with eight goals and five assists. Corey Perry has also made significant contributions, scoring seven goals and adding four assists in his past 10 games.
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### Last 10 Games
– **Maple Leafs:** 5-5-0
– Averaging 3.8 goals, 6.9 assists, 4 penalties, and 8.6 penalty minutes per game
– Allowing 4 goals against per game
– **Kings:** 6-2-2
– Averaging 3.1 goals, 5.3 assists, 3.3 penalties, and 6.9 penalty minutes per game
– Allowing 2.4 goals against per game
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### Injury Report
– **Maple Leafs:** No injuries listed
– **Kings:** No injuries listed
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This game promises to be an exciting matchup as both teams look to gain momentum in their respective divisions. Stay tuned for what should be a thrilling Thursday night showdown.
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