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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 14 MIN

Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Islanders Game 79 Preview: Lineups, Goaltenders, & Best Bets

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in action for Game 79 against the New York Islanders, and this preview breaks down everything to know before puck drop. Zack Phillips looks at the projected Leafs lines, Easton Cowan’s opportunity to bounce back, Luke Haymes making his NHL debut, and Artur Akhtyamov getting his first NHL start in a fascinating late-season matchup. He also dives into what Pete DeBoer’s first game behind the Islanders bench could mean, why the Leafs should be giving more runway to some of their younger players, and which lineup decisions still raise questions heading into the night.Plus, Zack gives out his best bets for Leafs vs Islanders, including an Islanders alternate puck line play and a couple of anytime goal scorer picks.Presented by bet365 — whatever the moment, it’s never ordinary.#LeafsForever #TorontoMapleLeafs #LeafsNation #NHL #NewYorkIslanders #Islanders #EastonCowan #LukeHaymes #ArturAkhtyamov #JohnTavaresChapters:00:00 Intro00:22 Why this game is worth watching00:46 Leafs vs Islanders preview begins01:09 Projected first line: Cowan, Tavares, Nylander02:17 Easton Cowan bounce-back focus03:22 Luke Haymes called up, lineup changes04:11 Benoit-Olivier Groulx sent down, what it means04:55 Why Haymes needs real minutes06:20 Defensive pairings and William Villeneuve case07:37 Power play units08:01 Artur Akhtyamov’s first NHL start08:44 Ilya Sorokin and Pete DeBoer angle10:10 Best bets12:04 Islanders -2.5 pick12:47 Matthew Schaefer anytime goal13:12 Luke Haymes anytime goal13:35 Final thoughts and outro🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨➡️ / @theleafsnation401 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+. Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Visit www.nationgear.ca for merch and more.🎙️LMT INTERVIEWS 📺https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH4sxh5zc9TF5GcP6knehfKBulG7sFQsP🎧 LISTEN TO LMT 🎧ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/leafs-morning-take/id1649600835SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/14O8iXMvFwpGJvEoS6vsWO_______________________________________________________________________________💻 Website: https://theleafsnation.com🐦 Follow on X: @TLNdc @thegoldenmuzzy @Jay_D_Rosehill 📺 Subscribe on Youtube: / @theleafsnation401 💻 Follow on Facebook: / tlndc #leafsforever #torontomapleleafs #nhlmanaged by iGO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in action for Game 79 against the New York Islanders, and this preview breaks down everything to know before puck drop. Zack Phillips looks at the projected Leafs lines, Easton Cowan’s opportunity to bounce back, Luke Haymes making his NHL debut, and Artur Akhtyamov getting his first NHL start in a fascinating late-season matchup. He also dives into what Pete DeBoer’s first game behind the Islanders bench could mean, why the Leafs should be giving more runway to some of their younger players, and which lineup decisions still raise questions heading into the night.Plus, Zack gives out his best bets for Leafs vs Islanders, including an Islanders alternate puck line play and a couple of anytime goal scorer picks.Presented by bet365 — whatever the moment, it’s never ordinary.#LeafsForever #TorontoMapleLeafs #LeafsNation #NHL #NewYorkIslanders #Islanders #EastonCowan #LukeHaymes #ArturAkhtyamov #JohnTavaresChapters:00:00 Intro00:22 Why this game is worth watching00:46 Leafs vs Islanders preview begins01:09 Projected first line: Cowan, Tavares, Nylander02:17 Easton Cowan bounce-back focus03:22 Luke Haymes called up, lineup changes04:11 Benoit-Olivier Groulx sent down, what it means04:55 Why Haymes needs real minutes06:20 Defensive pairings and William Villeneuve case07:37 Power play units08:01 Artur Akhtyamov’s first NHL start08:44 Ilya Sorokin and Pete DeBoer angle10:10 Best bets12:04 Islanders -2.5 pick12:47 Matthew Schaefer anytime goal13:12 Luke Haymes anytime goal13:35 Final thoughts and outro🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨➡️ / @theleafsnation401 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+. Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Visit www.nationgear.ca for merch and more.🎙️LMT INTERVIEWS 📺https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH4sxh5zc9TF5GcP6knehfKBulG7sFQsP🎧 LISTEN TO LMT 🎧ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/leafs-morning-take/id1649600835SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/14O8iXMvFwpGJvEoS6vsWO_______________________________________________________________________________💻 Website: https://theleafsnation.com🐦 Follow on X: @TLNdc @thegoldenmuzzy @Jay_D_Rosehill 📺 Subscribe on Youtube: / @theleafsnation401 💻 Follow on Facebook: / tlndc #leafsforever #torontomapleleafs #nhlmanaged by iGO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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