The Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs are set to face off in their final regular-season matchup at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto enters the game riding a four-game winning streak, while Detroit looks to finish strong before heading into the offseason.
Game Details
- Matchup: Detroit Red Wings (39-35-7) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (51-25-4)
- Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: ESPN, Sportsnet
Recent Form & Team Outlook
The Maple Leafs have been dominant in recent weeks, going 8-1-1 in their last 10 games, averaging 3.3 goals per game while allowing just 1.6 goals per contest. Their offense has been clicking, ranking seventh in the NHL with 263 total goals.
Meanwhile, the Red Wings have gone 6-3-1 in their last 10 games, averaging three goals per game while conceding 2.6 goals per contest. Detroit has relied heavily on its power play, leading the Eastern Conference with 64 power-play goals.
Head-to-Head Matchup
- Season Series: Toronto leads 2-1, winning the last matchup 5-2.
- Last Meeting: Mitchell Marner led the Maple Leafs with a hat trick, while Alex DeBrincat scored for Detroit.
Key Players to Watch
- Toronto Maple Leafs:
- Mitchell Marner – Scored a hat trick in the last meeting against Detroit.
- Auston Matthews – Leads Toronto with 47 goals, looking to add to his total.
- William Nylander – Has been a consistent offensive force, tallying 38 goals and 45 assists.
- Detroit Red Wings:
- Alex DeBrincat – Leads the Red Wings with 38 goals and 31 assists.
- Dylan Larkin – The captain has been a key playmaker, recording 35 goals and 40 assists.
- Marco Kasper – Has been heating up, posting five goals and three assists in his last 10 games.
Matchup Breakdown
- Toronto’s Offense vs. Detroit’s Defense:
The Maple Leafs rank seventh in total goals, while Detroit has struggled defensively, allowing 3.2 goals per game. - Detroit’s Power Play vs. Toronto’s Penalty Kill:
The Red Wings lead the Eastern Conference in power-play goals, but Toronto’s penalty kill has been top 10 in the NHL. - Goaltending Battle:
- Toronto: Ilya Samsonov (30-12-4, 2.65 GAA, .915 SV%)
- Detroit: Ville Husso (22-18-6, 2.98 GAA, .902 SV%)
Detroit Red Wings 5.5
Toronto Maple Leafs – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 16, 2025
