Chicago Blackhawks at Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Predictions
2021-12-11 • Scotiabank Arena
Toronto Maple Leafs 5 - 4 Chicago Blackhawks
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
TOR: 68.9%
CHI: 31.1%
Expected Goals
TOR: 3.61
CHI: 2.49
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 45%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
TOR
P. Mrazek
CHI
K. Lankinen
| Stat | TOR | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | P. Mrazek | 35 | 31 | 4 | 88.6% | 2.69 | 0 | -1.31 |
| CHI | K. Lankinen | 26 | 21 | 5 | 80.8% | 1.97 | 0 | -3.03 |
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 CHI: 4-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-16 | TOR 3 - 2 CHI | TOR | TOR |
| 2025-11-15 | CHI 3 - 2 TOR | CHI | TOR |
| 2025-02-23 | CHI 2 - 5 TOR | TOR | TOR |
| 2024-12-02 | TOR 4 - 1 CHI | TOR | TOR |
| 2023-11-24 | CHI 4 - 3 TOR | CHI | TOR |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOR | 12 | 0 | 0.82 |
| 1 | CHI | 15 | 0 | 0.78 |
| 2 | TOR | 7 | 0 | 0.48 |
| 2 | CHI | 15 | 0 | 1.18 |
| 3 | TOR | 12 | 0 | 0.66 |
| 3 | CHI | 13 | 0 | 0.73 |
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
✅ Correct
Confidence: 68.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Toronto Maple Leafs 5 - 4 Chicago Blackhawks
Expected: 3.6 - 2.5
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