The Detroit Red Wings (30-16-4) face the Toronto Maple Leafs (24-17-8) in an Original Six rivalry matchup at Scotiabank Arena. Detroit enters on a hot streak, winners of six of their last seven games, showcasing strong goaltending and timely scoring. Toronto is coming off a tough loss and dealing with key injuries, but their home form and star power could keep it competitive. Expect a physical, high-energy game with Detroit’s momentum clashing against Toronto’s need for a bounce-back win.
Venue Location
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.
Detroit holds the edge in the standings, tied for first in points in the Atlantic, while Toronto sits in the lower playoff mix.
Recent Team Forms
Detroit Red Wings: The Red Wings are 6-1-0 in their last seven, with strong defensive play and overtime heroics. They’ve averaged 3.7 goals per game while allowing just 2.4.
Key recent results:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 18, 2026 | vs. Ottawa Senators | W (OT) | 4-3 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | vs. San Jose Sharks | W | 4-2 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | @ Boston Bruins | L | 0-3 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | @ Montreal Canadiens | W | 4-0 |
| Jan 10, 2026 | @ Montreal Canadiens | W | 4-0 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | vs. Chicago Blackhawks | W | 5-2 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | @ Ottawa Senators | W | 5-3 |
Detroit’s form emphasizes depth scoring and elite goaltending from John Gibson.
Toronto Maple Leafs: The Maple Leafs are 2-3-0 in their last five, struggling with injuries and defensive lapses, allowing 4.2 goals per game recently.
Key recent results:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 19, 2026 | vs. Minnesota Wild | L | 3-6 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | @ Winnipeg Jets | W (OT) | 4-3 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | vs. Vegas Golden Knights | L | 5-6 (OT) |
| Jan 13, 2026 | @ San Jose Sharks | L | 2-3 |
| Jan 10, 2026 | vs. Montreal Canadiens | W | 4-1 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L | 3-4 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | vs. Ottawa Senators | W | 5-2 |
Toronto’s form shows offensive potential but vulnerability without key players.
Injury Report
Detroit Red Wings:
No injuries reported.
Detroit enters fully healthy, a key advantage.
Toronto Maple Leafs:
William Nylander (RW): Out (Groin)
Anthony Stolarz (G): Out (Upper Body) – on conditioning assignment
Chris Tanev (D): Out (Groin)
Dakota Mermis (D): Out (Lower Body)
Matthew Knies (LW): Questionable (Undisclosed)
Toronto’s absences, especially Nylander and Tanev, weaken their offense and defense.
Key
Player Matchups
This rivalry game features star-studded battles, with Detroit’s depth testing Toronto’s depleted lineup:
Dylan Larkin (DET) vs. Auston Matthews (TOR): Larkin (0.53 GPG, leading Detroit) faces Matthews (top scorer with high shot volume). Larkin’s speed could exploit Toronto’s weakened defense.
Lucas Raymond (DET) vs. Mitch Marner (TOR): Raymond (high points potential) vs. Marner (playmaking wizard). This wing matchup could dictate transition play.
Alex DeBrincat (DET) vs. Morgan Rielly (TOR): DeBrincat (26 goals) brings scoring punch; Rielly’s offensive defense will aim to contain him.
Moritz Seider (DET) vs. Max Domi (TOR): Seider’s shutdown ability (top-pair D) vs. Domi’s grit. Seider could neutralize Toronto’s secondary scoring.
John Gibson (DET, G) vs. Joseph Woll (TOR, G): Gibson (top save %) edges Woll, but Woll’s home performance could keep it close.
Detroit’s health gives them matchup advantages across the board.
Series History
Toronto leads the all-time regular-season series 303-287-93-7, with a slight overall edge of 361-346-93-7 including playoffs. Detroit holds a 59-58 playoff advantage. Recently, Detroit has dominated, winning all three meetings this season (6-3, 3-2 OT, 3-2) and four of the last five overall. Over the last 10 head-to-heads, seven have gone over 5.5 goals.
Betting Trends
Spread: Detroit is 25-25 ATS overall; Toronto 22-27 ATS.
Over/Under: Over in 25 of Detroit’s 50 games; Under in 4 of Toronto’s last 6.
Other Trends: Detroit 6-1 SU in last 7; Toronto 5-5 SU at home lately. The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 13 when Detroit is underdog.
Game Odds
Detroit Red Wings 6.5
Toronto Maple Leafs – 118
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, January 20, 2026
