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Maple Leafs Aim to Rebound Against Jets' Winning Streak

1/18/2026

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Maple Leafs vs. Jets

The Toronto Maple Leafs will face the Winnipeg Jets on January 17, 2026, at Canada Life Centre, with a 7 p.m. ET start.
The Maple Leafs hold a 23-16-8 record and aim to rebound after two losses, ranking fifth in league scoring.
The Winnipeg Jets own a 19-22-5 record and are on a four-game winning streak after a slump, with streaming options including FuboTV and DirecTV offering free trials.

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Lightning Face Stars

The Tampa Bay Lightning will play the Dallas Stars on January 18, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center.
The Lightning currently rank second in the Eastern Conference, while the Stars hold the second position in the Western Conference.
Key injuries for the Lightning include Victor Hedman and Brayden Point, and the Stars will be without Tyler Seguin.
Notable players are Nikita Kucherov, who has 69 points this season, and Mikko Rantanen, with 63 points.
The game will be broadcast on NHL Network and available for streaming on FuboTV.

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Historical Context

The NHL's expansion in 1967 marked a pivotal shift, doubling the league's size from six to twelve teams, including the Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers. This move, driven by competition from the World Hockey Association, led to a 25% increase in attendance and set the stage for further growth, shaping modern hockey's competitive landscape and fan engagement.

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Maple Leafs vs. Jets

The Toronto Maple Leafs will face the Winnipeg Jets on January 17, 2026, at Canada Life Centre, with a 7 p.m. ET start.
The Maple Leafs hold a 23-16-8 record and aim to rebound after two losses, ranking fifth in league scoring.
The Winnipeg Jets own a 19-22-5 record and are on a four-game winning streak after a slump, with streaming options including FuboTV and DirecTV offering free trials.

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