The timing of the three-day Christmas break was bad for Detroit. The Red Wings' momentum and three-game win streak was halted by the Hurricanes, 5-2, at Carolina last night. The Hurricanes snapped a season-worst three-game skid with that victory. Toronto also played Saturday and picked up its second straight win with a 7-5 upset against the Senators. The big news for the Maple Leafs in that win was Auston Matthews shook off a four-game pointless slump with a goal and two assists. Toronto is sixth in scoring even with Matthews' recent lack of offense. The Maple Leafs are likely to face Cam Talbot in net since John Gibson was in goal for Detroit last night. Talbot is struggling allowing 24 goals in his last four games. Take the Maple Leafs.
