Marner Faces Former Team: Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Game Preview
The upcoming game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Toronto Maple Leafs will feature forward Mitch Marner facing his former team for the first time since being traded to Vegas. Marner spent nine seasons with the Maple Leafs, scoring 221 goals and 520 assists before being traded to Vegas in exchange for Nicolas Roy. Marner signed an eight-year, $96 million contract with Toronto before heading to Vegas to start a new chapter in his career.
In his recent game against the Los Angeles Kings, Marner scored his 11th goal of the season and leads the Golden Knights with 36 assists. He will be facing his longtime teammate Auston Matthews, who recently became Toronto's all-time leading goal scorer. The Golden Knights are on a five-game win streak and are currently leading the Pacific Division.
Captain Mark Stone scored the winning goal in overtime against the Kings, with Jack Eichel providing the assist. Toronto, on the other hand, had a mixed performance in their recent games against Colorado and Utah, winning against the Avalanche but suffering a loss to the Mammoth. Coach Craig Berube is looking for a stronger performance from the Maple Leafs in their upcoming game against Vegas.
Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy mentioned the possibility of goalie Adin Hill returning to the lineup after being sidelined with a lower-body injury. The game between the Golden Knights and the Maple Leafs promises to be an exciting matchup between two competitive teams.