NYI vs TOR Prediction, Odds and NHL Picks for Today

The Maple Leafs are set to host the Islanders on Wednesday night in Toronto. The Maple Leafs fell 3-2 to the Canadiens on Tuesday and are now set for the second half of a back-to-back. While the Leafs lost their opener, getting a game under their belts while the Islanders have yet to play could serve Toronto well in this contest. Early on in the new NHL season, it seems apparent that the shortened preseason is having an impact. Tuesday's opening night slate saw a handful of sloppy games with goals being hard to come by. Generally speaking, it may take some time for teams to get into a rhythm. That could be the case for the Islanders in this matchup, while the Maple Leafs should be a bit more prepared.

Tuesday's contest also gave the Maple Leafs a game to get Kirill Marchenko familiar with his new team. Marchenko was traded to Toronto one day before the regular season began, and he was immediately thrust into a top-6 role and saw more than 20 minutes of ice time while picking up an assist in his Maple Leaf debut. He figures to play a significant role for Toronto this season, and -- along with William Nylander and Auston Matthews -- should be able to give New York goaltender Ilya Sorokin plenty to worry about. Looking to bounce back from Tuesday's defeat, back the Maple Leafs at home.

Islanders vs Maple Leafs prediction: Toronto ML (-135) available at time of publishing. Playable to -140.