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Oilers bring win streak into matchup against the Maple Leafs

Edmonton Oilers (9-7-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (10-6-2, in the Atlantic Division)

Toronto; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers aim to keep their three-game win streak going when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto is 10-6-2 overall and 7-3-0 at home. The Maple Leafs have gone 1-1-2 in one-goal games.

Edmonton is 9-7-1 overall and 5-2-0 on the road. The Oilers have gone 4-0-1 in games decided by one goal.

Saturday’s game is the first meeting between these teams this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: John Tavares has scored nine goals with seven assists for the Maple Leafs. Matthew Knies has over the last 10 games.

Mattias Ekholm has two goals and eight assists for the Oilers. Vasily Podkolzin has over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Maple Leafs: 6-2-2, averaging 3.1 goals, 5.1 assists, 4.1 penalties and nine penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.

Oilers: 7-3-0, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.7 assists, 2.6 penalties and 6.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.

INJURIES: Maple Leafs: None listed.

Oilers: None listed.

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