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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs (8-10-2) visit the Detroit Red Wings (7-8-3) on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI. TV: DSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHLTuesday, December 22, 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs8-10-2

7:00 PM ETDec 22, 2026

Detroit Red Wings7-8-3

DateDec 22, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

TVDSN

Team comparison

Toronto Maple LeafsDetroit Red Wings

Goals per game

3.4

2.7

Goals allowed per game

3.5

3.1

8-10-2Record7-8-3

7th in Atlantic DivisionStanding8th in Atlantic Division

4-4Road record / home record4-6

LLLLWLast 5LLLWL

L4StreakL3

Team stats

Toronto Maple LeafsDetroit Red Wings

Goals Against Average

3.32

3.00

Shots Against per Game

29.6

25.4

Penalty Kill Percentage

85.9

69.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.37

2.61

Shots per Game

27.9

28.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

28.6

21.7

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

189

161

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Morgan Rielly D · Lower Body

Out

Colton Sissons C · Lower Body

Out

Kirill Marchenko RW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Miles Wood LW · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Nick Blankenburg D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Detroit Red Wings

Albert Johansson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Dylan Larkin C · Suspension

Injured Reserve

Simon Edvinsson D · Contract Dispute

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Toronto Maple LeafsLLLLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheL 3-6

Nov 8, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 0-4

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Montreal CanadiensL 2-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Utah MammothL 2-3

Oct 31, 2026 · at Vancouver CanucksW 4-2

Detroit Red WingsLLLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · at Colorado AvalancheL 0-4

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 1-2

Nov 3, 2026 · at Tampa Bay LightningL 2-4

Nov 2, 2026 · at Florida PanthersW 5-3

Oct 31, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesL 4-5

Season series

Series starts 12/22

Mar 1, 2027DET 0, TOR 0

Feb 23, 2027DET 0, TOR 0

Jan 27, 2027TOR 0, DET 0

Dec 22, 2026TOR 0, DET 0

Team pages

Toronto Maple Leafs
Schedule, roster and stats

Detroit Red Wings
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings?

The game is on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

How can I watch Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings?

TV: DSN.

What are the records of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings?

Toronto Maple Leafs: 8-10-2. Detroit Red Wings: 7-8-3.

Who is injured for Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings?

Listed out or doubtful: Toronto Maple Leafs: Morgan Rielly, Colton Sissons, Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood. Detroit Red Wings: Albert Johansson, Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings played?

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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