After he came up empty on Saturday, our Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs predictions are eyeing an Auston Matthews goal in today's matinee.

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The Panthers are the -288 favorite (risk $288 to win $100) in the latest Blackhawks vs. Panthers odds, witch Chicago at +233. The over/under for total goals scored is 5.5. Before making any Panthers vs.

The Red Wings take on a Maple Leafs team that is poised to make another run to the postseason, despite some personnel changes. Gone is the dynamic playmaker Mitch Marner, but Auston Matthews, William Nylander and John Tavares lead a talented core into the new campaign. The Leafs beat Montreal in their home opener on Wednesday.

Our Canadiens vs. Blackhawks predictions see Cole Caufield peppering the Chicago net with pucks on Saturday, October 11, 2025.