Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, and William Nylander of the Toronto Maple Leafs have been selected for their national teams ahead of the Four Nations Faceoff. In a recent game against the Nashville Predators, goaltender Juuse Saros kept the Leafs at bay until the third period, where Matthews scored twice and Nylander added another, leading to a 3-2 victory.

Despite a rocky start, the Leafs showcased their offensive prowess, overcoming a 1-0 deficit. The Predators, despite their struggles this season, proved to be a tough opponent, with Marchessault scoring a unique goal for his 500th career point. Toronto's goaltenders, Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz, have been pivotal in their success this season.