A high underdog status for the Toronto Maple Leafs entering the upcoming NHL season took a quick turn for skepticism after their season opener. Montreal secured a 3-2 victory at Scotiabank Arena, overcoming an early lead to hand the Leafs their first loss of the campaign. The result reinforced the cautious betting market, where the team remains far behind the perceived Stanley Cup favorites. Fans and analysts will now closely watch how the Maple Leafs respond to this early setback.

The Toronto Maple Leafs opened the 2026–27 NHL season with +3500 odds to win the Stanley Cup. Their first result showed why the market remains cautious. Montreal beat Toronto 3-2 at Scotiabank Arena on September 29, turning an early Maple Leafs lead into a season-opening loss. The price placed Toronto well behind the leading contenders […]