Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, 1/25/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026

Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON

TV: Sportsnet

The Toronto Maple Leafs (24-17-9) are hosting the Colorado Avalanche (34-5-9) at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday.

The Colorado Avalanche had a decent effort after finishing in a 1-1 tie against the Ducks in their last outing. Colorado compiled 2 penalty minutes for this matchup. In addition, they had 2 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to net one. The Avalanche didn't have a great showing offensively in this game. In the game, they converted 1 out of the 41 shots they put on goal.

In the matter of their scoring capabilities, the Colorado Avalanche have notched 190 goals (1st in the league) for the season and have surrendered 109. For the year, they have accumulated 77 points and their points percentage comes in at .802. Colorado has 164 power play opportunities and they have scored 27 goals out of those chances, giving them a percentage of 16.46%. While at even strength, the Avalanche have surrendered 89 goals while having 163 on the offensive side of the ice. Colorado has taken 1,674 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.4%. The Avalanche thus far have had 1,286 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .915. Colorado Avalanche opponents have recorded 133 power play opportunities (27th in the NHL) and have scored 20 goals in those chances.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Scott Wedgewood. In his career, Wedgewood has accounted for 88 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .530. He has a save percentage of .908 for his 8,234 mins between the pipes. Wedgewood has seen 5,160 shots against him and has gathered 4,685 total saves. The opposition has scored 475 goals against Wedgewood in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.86. He has a win-loss record of 82-57-29 and he started in 166 games. Wedgewood has participated in 184 games throughout his hockey career.

The last time they were on the ice, Toronto faced the Red Wings in an outing where the Maple Leafs went home in defeat by a score of 2-1. They had 2 power play attempts in this game but didn't score a goal. The Maple Leafs recorded 1 goal of the 31 shots on goal they took.

The Maple Leafs have 145 goals at even strength and 21 goals (32nd in the league) while having a power play advantage. Toronto has taken 1,359 shots (21st in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 12.21%, while allowing the other team 1,586 shots. So far this year, the Toronto Maple Leafs have earned 166 goals, 57 points, in addition to a points percentage of .570. They have permitted 165 goals to be scored by way of 143 goals at even strength and 22 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 124 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 16.94%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 83.33% on the other teams 132 chances on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.6%.

For the opposition you are expected to see Joseph Woll in goal. He has compiled 2,693 stops out of 2,958 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .910. Woll holds a lifetime record of 59-32-6 and has participated in 99 games. He has made the start in 96 games and has racked up 4,183 mins. Woll's quality start percentage sits at 61.5% and he has made 59 quality starts in his pro hockey career. His opponents are averaging 2.76 goals per contest and he has allowed 265 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Colorado

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