Calgary is a league-worst 3-7 at home and returning home after a long trip. I understand this. But the flip side is getting, what I believe, is a bargain rate to back the home team here. The Flames are putting a lot of emphasis on protecting their home ice better - and it starts here the first of three consecutive games at home.

Toronto defeated the Oilers in Edmonton last night. Toronto is much improved from last season as its young talent starts to emerge. However, the Maple Leafs don't have the maturity yet to post back-to-back road victories without rest. Toronto has won just twice on the road. Prior to defeating the Oilers, the Maple Leafs were 1-9 on the road with that lone victory occurring versus Buffalo. They are 0-4 when playing in the second of back-to-back games.

The Maple Leafs have had a great deal of difficulty winning at Calgary losing in nine of their last 10 visits.