The Toronto Maple Leafs, with a record of 51-26-4, will face off against the Detroit Red Wings, who stand at 39-35-7 in the Atlantic Division, on Thursday at 7 p.m. EDT. The Maple Leafs enter the game with a four-game winning streak on the line, boasting a 16-8-1 record in Atlantic Division matchups and ranking seventh in the league with 263 total goals scored.
Detroit, with a record of 39-35-7 overall and 11-13-1 in Atlantic Division play, has excelled in power-play goals, leading the Eastern Conference with 64. In their previous three meetings this season, the Maple Leafs emerged victorious, most recently winning 5-2, with Mitchell Marner contributing three goals. Key players to watch include William Nylander with 45 goals and 39 assists for Toronto, and Alex DeBrincat with 38 goals and 31 assists for Detroit.
In their last 10 games, the Maple Leafs have posted an 8-1-1 record, averaging 3.3 goals per game, while the Red Wings have gone 6-3-1, averaging three goals per game. Both teams head into the matchup with no reported injuries.