Toronto opened the scoring late in the first period on a goal from Morgan Reilly and never relented the advantage. The Maple Leafs also got an empty-net goal from captain Auston Matthews in the final second of the game to push the Lightning losing streak to four games.

The Lightning might be sliding a little bit, having dropped each of their past three games. However, thanks to a seven-game win streak that just before this most recent stretch, Tampa sits atop the Atlantic Division, just ahead of the Boston Bruins.

Lightning vs. Maple Leafs predictions and NHL picks for Monday. Matthew Knies does nothing but score against Tampa.

The Tampa Bay Lightning head into the matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs after losing three games in a row

Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with an Atlantic Division battle featuring the Tampa Bay Lightning visiting the Toronto Maple Leafs. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

Despite being outshot in the game, Toronto's two goals and a Dennis Hildeby shutout gave them the win over the Lightning.

John Tavares is confirmed to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight, December 8, 2025. His return provides a signifi

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 last night. The game was one of those shot-for-shot, chance-for-chance games, with both teams tugging at the same piece of rope all night.

Two teams at opposite ends of the Eastern Conference standings hit the ice when the fourth-place Tampa Bay Lightning (16-10-2) visit the 13th-place Toronto Maple Leafs (13-11-4) at Scotiabank Arena on Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Nikita Kucherov is expected to play for the Tampa Bay Lightning against the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight after recovering from a minor lower-body injury. His presence is crucial for Tampa Bay's offense as they face a tough Atlantic Division opponent.