This is a 6* Play on TORONTO

Colorado has lost 9 of its last 10 games (1-7-2) so an opponent the caliber of Toronto is the last thing they wanted to see for Monday. But a date with the Maple Leafs is what the schedule calls for and even worse is that Toronto won't be taking this game lightly as they are coming off a loss in this building Saturday night, 3-2 to Boston. That was a game the Leafs felt they should have had, but a tiebreaking goal, late in the 2nd period, proved to be the difference. Still, despite losing four of six themselves, Toronto is clearly the better team in this matchup. They'll be even better if #1 goaltender Frederik Anderson makes his return to the ice here. Colorado was just shutout in Montreal Saturday and is 0-3 on their current five-game Canadian road trip. Only the Lightning have a better goal differential than the Leafs, who are top six in the league in both goals scored and allowed. The Avalanche have an exceptional top line, but little in the way of depth. Toronto has won 43 of its last 62 games played vs. teams with losing records. Play on TORONTO

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