Adam Fantilli scored three goals for his first career hat trick, Elvis Merzlikins stopped 28 shots, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1.

Analyzing Wednesday’s Columbus Blue Jackets at Toronto Maple Leafs odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Leafs looked like the better team for most of the game, but couldn't solve Columbus goalie Elvis Merzlikins.

Adam Fantilli scored his first career hat trick as the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Wednesday night. Luca Del Bel Belluz added a goal and an assist and James van Riemsdyk also scored for the Blue Jackets,

Fantilli's 'hattie' near his hometown led the Blue Jackets to victory over the Maple Leafs and cost his mom her hat: 4 takeaways.

Fantilli's first NHL hat trick, two-point game for Del Belluz and a big night from Merzlikins in net help Blue Jackets stun the Maple Leafs.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are playing incredible hockey in the 2024-25 season. The Maple Leafs had struggled a bit, but have since rattled off three straight wins. Unfortunately, it appears the team is on track to lose Wednesday night to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Toronto Maple Leafs made some crucial roster moves ahead of their game against the Minnesota Wild, activating Max Pacioretty and moving Matthew Knies to the IR.

TSN's Darren Dreger has revealed when injured Maple Leafs winger Matthew Knies is expected to return to the lineup following his injury against the Blue Jackets.

The Blue Jackets blew the Leafs out of NWA on October 22 by a score of 6-2, so I would expect Toronto to try to return the favor against Columbus tonight ... to beating the Maple Leafs.

Auston Matthews has had a ton of success against Columbus in his career, and our Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets predictions expect that to continue tonight.