Preview: Canadiens at Maple Leafs TORONTO (Interstat) — The historic rivalry between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs will add another chapter Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena, with both teams looking to build momentum in a tightly contested Eastern Conference. The Canadiens (14-12-0) enter after a 3-2 shootout win over Winnipeg on Wednesday. The Maple Leafs (13-14-0) are riding a three-game winning streak, most recently a decisive 5-1 road victory over Carolina on Thursday. Montreal holds a slight edge in the season series, having defeated Toronto 5-2 at home on Nov. 22. The Leafs won the prior meeting 5-2 in Toronto on Oct. 8. A key player to watch for the Canadiens is center Oliver Kapanen, who scored a goal in the win over Winnipeg and also had a goal in Montreal’s November victory over Toronto. He has three points (two goals, one assist) in his last five games. For the Maple Leafs, forward Bobby McMann is on a hot streak, recording five points (three goals, two assists) during the team’s current three-game run. He had two goals in the win over Carolina. The Canadiens have been inconsistent, alternating wins and losses over their last six games. The Maple Leafs’ winning streak follows a five-game skid (0-4-1), signaling a potential turnaround. According to National Statistical’s game simulator, the projected final score is Toronto 3, Montreal 2. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST on Saturday, Dec. 6. Up Next: Canadiens: Host St. Louis on Sunday. Maple Leafs: Host Tampa Bay on Monday.