<p>The Toronto Maple Leafs will take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. This NHL regular-season game is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.</p> <p>Toronto comes into this game with a record of 27-26-11. They rank 13th in the Eastern Conference and 7th in the Atlantic Division. The New York Rangers hold a record of 23-30-8. They are 16th in the Eastern Conference and 8th in the Metropolitan Division.</p> <h2>Maple Leafs vs Rangers Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Rangers</li><li>Venue: Madison Square Garden</li><li>Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: New York Rangers MoneyLine -119, Toronto Maple Leafs MoneyLine -101</li></ul> <h2>Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview</h2> <p>The Toronto Maple Leafs are having a rough patch recently. They have lost their last five games, with the most recent loss being to the New Jersey Devils, 4-3. In that game, the Leafs managed 27 shots on goal and scored three times, including one power play goal.</p> <p>Auston Matthews and William Nylander are key players for the Leafs. Matthews has 26 goals and 26 assists over 56 games this season. Nylander has 21 goals and 36 assists over 45 games, making him a vital part of their offense.</p> <p>In goal, Anthony Stolarz has been in net for several recent games. He faced a high number of shots, with 44 saves against the Devils. With 20 games played, Stolarz has made 499 saves this season.</p> <h2>New York Rangers Team Preview</h2> <p>The New York Rangers have had mixed results recently. They lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 at home. Despite 33 shots on goal, they couldn't capitalize with a power-play goal.</p> <p>In their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Rangers secured a narrow 3-2 victory. Mika Zibanejad contributed with a goal. The team managed a power-play goal, which was crucial in the win.</p> <p>The Rangers' performance against the Philadelphia Flyers ended in a 3-2 loss. They had the same number of shots on goal as the Flyers but failed to score on the power play. Will Borgen stood out with an assist and solid defensive plays.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The New York Rangers are favored to win with a moneyline of -119 against the Toronto Maple Leafs at -101. The Rangers have better defensive stats, ranking 10th in goals against, compared to the Leafs' 24th. Given these stats, picking the Rangers to win straight up seems like the better choice.</p> <p>The over/under line for the game is set at 6.0, with the over at -109 and the under at -113. The Leafs have allowed more goals, suggesting a higher-scoring game. A projected score of Rangers 4, Leafs 3, suggests taking the over is the better option.</p>

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