{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/660e079aa9bc5200160bc5ce/69d824befdeddc4b120f136e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Islanders Game 79 Preview: Lineups, Goaltenders, & Best Bets","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Presented by bet365 — whatever the moment, it’s never ordinary.</p><p><br></p><p>#LeafsForever #TorontoMapleLeafs #LeafsNation #NHL #NewYorkIslanders #Islanders #EastonCowan #LukeHaymes #ArturAkhtyamov #JohnTavares</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:22 Why this game is worth watching</p><p>00:46 Leafs vs Islanders preview begins</p><p>01:09 Projected first line: Cowan, Tavares, Nylander</p><p>02:17 Easton Cowan bounce-back focus</p><p>03:22 Luke Haymes called up, lineup changes</p><p>04:11 Benoit-Olivier Groulx sent down, what it means</p><p>04:55 Why Haymes needs real minutes</p><p>06:20 Defensive pairings and William Villeneuve case</p><p>07:37 Power play units</p><p>08:01 Artur Akhtyamov’s first NHL start</p><p>08:44 Ilya Sorokin and Pete DeBoer angle</p><p>10:10 Best bets</p><p>12:04 Islanders -2.5 pick</p><p>12:47 Matthew Schaefer anytime goal</p><p>13:12 Luke Haymes anytime goal</p><p>13:35 Final thoughts and outro</p><p><br></p><p>🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨</p><p>➡️    / @theleafsnation401  </p><p><br></p><p>SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!</p><p><br></p><p>👍🏼Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/</p><p><br></p><p>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+. </p><p><br></p><p>Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Visit  www.nationgear.ca for merch and more.</p><p><br></p><p>🎙️LMT INTERVIEWS 📺</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH4sxh5zc9TF5GcP6knehfKBulG7sFQsP</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 LISTEN TO LMT 🎧</p><p>ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/leafs-morning-take/id1649600835</p><p>SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/14O8iXMvFwpGJvEoS6vsWO</p><p>_______________________________________________________________________________</p><p>💻 Website:  https://theleafsnation.com</p><p>🐦 Follow on X:  @TLNdc @thegoldenmuzzy @Jay_D_Rosehill </p><p>📺 Subscribe on Youtube:       / @theleafsnation401  </p><p>💻 Follow on Facebook:    / tlndc  </p><p><br></p><p>#leafsforever #torontomapleleafs #nhl</p><p>managed by iGO</p>","author_name":"The Nation Network"}