Oilers Visit Leafs, Toronto Seeks Homestand Win

The Edmonton Oilers visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday with a three-game winning streak and a 14-3-3 record, while Toronto is trying to end a five-game losing streak and avoid a winless homestand. The teams’ previous meeting ended in a 7-2 Toronto victory, a result Edmonton will be looking to avenge after recent performances raised concerns about focus and how much the team has relied on strong goaltending. Toronto’s recent losses have featured costly mistakes and defensive lapses, even as coach Jim Hiller says he sees reasons for optimism. Edmonton, meanwhile, has paired its offensive firepower with stronger overall results, though its coach has cautioned that the team’s record may look better than its play.