Toronto takes on Seattle after Tavares’ hat trick

Seattle Kraken (5-4-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (5-4-1, in the Atlantic Division)

Toronto; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Seattle Kraken after John Tavares recorded a hat trick in the Maple Leafs’ 6-4 win over the Winnipeg Jets.

Toronto has a 5-4-1 record overall and a 3-2-0 record on its home ice. The Maple Leafs have an even scoring differential this season, scoring and giving up 32 goals.

Seattle is 5-4-1 overall and 3-1-0 in road games. The Kraken are 1-2-1 in one-goal games.

The matchup Thursday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.

INJURIES: Maple Leafs: None listed.

Kraken: None listed.

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