Maple Leafs lineup tonight: Toronto’s projected lineup for game against Tampa Bay Lightning | Nov. 30, 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs will look to bounce back from Wednesday's loss to the Florida Panthers as they face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday on the road. Toronto heads into the game eager to return to the win column, while the Lightning head in with plenty of momentum as they build on a win over the Nashville Predators.

The Maple Leafs are second in the Atlantic Division, behind the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. Meanwhile, the Lightning are third, just two points behind Toronto.

Heading into the game, Maple Leafs' David Kampf, Max Pacioretty, Calle Jarnkrok, Max Domi and Ryan Reaves are expected to be absent from the ice due to injuries. In addition, Matthew Knies and Bobby McMann are listed as questionable.

With Auston Matthews expected to return to the ice on Wednesday, Toronto's lines are projected as follows:

Forwards:

1. LW Matthew Knies* - C Auston Matthews - RW William Nylander
2. LW Pontus Holmberg - C John Tavares - RW Mitch Marner
3. LW Nicholas Robertson - C Fraser Minten - RW Steven Lorentz
4. LW Alexander Steeves - C Connor Dewar - RW Nikita Grebenkin

Defense:

1. Morgan Rielly - Oliver Ekman-Larsson
2. Jake McCabe - Chris Tanev
3. Simon Benoit - Conor Timmins

Goalies:

• Anthony Stolarz
• Joseph Woll

Powerplay:

1. Matthew Knies*, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, Auston Matthews
2. Nicholas Robertson, Alex Nylander, Nikita Grebenkin, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Morgan Rielly

Penalty Kill:

1. Pontus Holmberg, Mitch Marner, Jake McCabe, Chris Tanev
2. Fraser Minten, Steven Lorentz, Simon Benoit, Conor Timmins

Looking at the odds for tonight's Maple Leafs vs Lightning game as well as upcoming games on Toronto's schedule

Heading into Saturday's divisional matchup between Toronto and Tampa Bay, Toronto is a slight betting favorite on most sportsbooks. On DraftKings, the Maple Leafs are -142 favorites, while the Lightning are +120 underdogs.

Similarly, on FanDuel, the Maple Leafs are -140 favorites, while the Lightning are +116 underdogs. This means a $140 bet on Toronto as the favorites would win $100, whereas a $100 bet on the Lightning as the underdogs would win $116.

Following the road game against the Lightning, Toronto will return home for a three-game stretch to kick off the month of December, starting with a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.

The Maple Leafs will later host the Nashville Predators on Wednesday and the Washington Capitals on Friday before hitting the road for the second leg of a back-to-back against the Penguins on Saturday.