Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens have both been predicted to target the same Nashville Predators forward as the NHL trade deadline nears.

It was a matter of time until the Maple Leafs' struggles generated trade speculation about Auston Matthews. Meanwhile, the Kings might not be done in the trade market.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is hospitalized and deemed day-to-day due to a lower-body injury that he got in the overtime defeat agains.

With peskiness and two key assists, Robertson torched the Devils in a 4-0 Leafs win with one of his best games of the season.

Nick Robertson has taken advantage of his chances to force his way back into the Toronto Maple Leafs conversation—no whining or grand declarations. Just showing up and doing the work.

Fearlessness is a key reason for this, but so is the Leafs’ inability to get the puck out of their own zone. Toronto ranks 31st in defensive zone time, and McCabe leads all Leafs blue liners in defensive zone starts and blocked shots (89).

The Toronto Maple Leafs expect defenseman Chris Tanev to miss "significant time" with a groin injury he sustained after recovering from a separate issue, coach Craig Berube said Wednesday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are on a hot streak with the power play after firing Marc Savard. Ken Campbell's video column dives into what's making it more successful.