Colorado Avalanche at Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Predictions
2021-12-01 • Scotiabank Arena
Toronto Maple Leafs 8 - 3 Colorado Avalanche
🚨 Upset Win (51% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
TOR: 49.2%
COL: 50.8%
Expected Goals
TOR: 2.76
COL: 3.30
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 47%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
TOR
J. Campbell
COL
J. Johansson
| Stat | TOR | COL |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | — | — |
| Last 5 SV% | — | — |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | — | — |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Goalie Game Metrics
| Team | Goalie | SA | Saves | GA | SV% | xGA | HD Faced | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOR | J. Campbell | 31 | 28 | 3 | 90.3% | 2.68 | 0 | -0.32 |
| COL | J. Johansson | 41 | 33 | 8 | 80.5% | 3.49 | 1 | -4.51 |
SA uses shots on goal plus goals. xGA, high-danger faced, and GSAx use modeled scoring attempts against. GSAx is xGA minus goals against.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 60% • TOR at home vs COL: 2-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-25 | TOR 1 - 4 COL | COL | COL |
| 2026-01-12 | COL 3 - 4 TOR | TOR | COL |
| 2025-03-19 | TOR 2 - 1 COL | TOR | TOR |
| 2025-03-08 | COL 7 - 4 TOR | COL | COL |
| 2024-02-24 | COL 3 - 4 TOR | TOR | TOR |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOR | 25 | 0 | 1.90 |
| 1 | COL | 15 | 0 | 0.54 |
| 2 | TOR | 12 | 1 | 0.61 |
| 2 | COL | 18 | 0 | 1.59 |
| 3 | TOR | 17 | 0 | 0.98 |
| 3 | COL | 12 | 0 | 0.55 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 50.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 11.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Toronto Maple Leafs 8 - 3 Colorado Avalanche
Expected: 2.8 - 3.3
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