Anaheim is playing its fourth road game in seven days. The trip is starting to take a toll as the Ducks lost 6-4 to the Red Wings two days ago. Now they face a Maple Leafs unit that is getting good goal tending and ready to break loose offensively.

The Maple Leafs have been home for nine days and are off a confidence-building 2-1 overtime win against the defending Stanley Cup champion Penguins on Saturday. The Maple Leafs had 50 shots on goal against Pittsburgh. They easily could have scored five goals. The Maple Leafs have fired at least 37 shots on goal during all but two of their last seven games.

The Ducks are an average defensive team with below average goalies. Toronto's rookies already have accumulated 100 points in 30 games. The Maple Leafs have exceptional young talent and that talent is manifesting itself now.

There is bad blood between the Maple Leafs and their former coach Randy Carlyle, who coaches the Ducks. Toronto should be highly motivated for this game.