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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.

The Maple Leafs went to the size XXL rack again for Wednesday’s starting goaltender. The 6-foot-7 Dennis Hildeby will suit up for the game against Columbus Blue Jackets, his fifth start this season and first since his mates sleepwalked through a 3-0 loss to the Vancouver Canucks earlier this month.

Toronto Maple Leafs center Connor Dewar is sidelined day-to-day with an upper-body injury, head coach Craig Berube told David Alter of The Hockey News on Tuesday.

WHEN: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. TV: Sportsnet RADIO: FAN 590 ODDS Toronto +110, Columbus –130 THE BUZZ There’s a polar vortex everywhere in Eastern Canada, except with the heated Leafs offence. It has burned goalies 16 times during a three-game winning streak,

Pacioretty has five goals and seven assists in 32 games this season. He's games away from unlocking the final games-played bonus in his one-year deal.

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll received a maintenance day and did not practice Tuesday. Woll has been operating as the Maple Leafs’ No. 1 goaltender and has started in Toronto’s past four games.