Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Islanders – Game #38 Preview, Projected Lines & TV Info

Brendan Shanahan, Maple Leafs vs. IslandersIn order to finish 2024 on a high note, the Maple Leafs need to snap their five-game losing streak against the Islanders (dating back to March 2023) in this New Year’s Eve matinee matchup at Scotiabank Arena (1:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet Ontario).

The Islanders have continued their highly inconsistent 2024-25 season after their 6-3 win in Toronto before Christmas, losing 7-1 to Buffalo at home (!), beating the Penguins 6-3 at home, and losing the second half of the home-and-home vs. Pittsburgh on the road by a score of 3-2.

In the last meeting with the Islanders, the Leafs gave up two odd-man rush goals inside the first five minutes of the game, putting…