Venue & Game Details
Location: Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Sportsnet / Bally Sports Detroit
Team Records & Recent Form
Toronto Maple Leafs (1-0-0): Opened the season with a 5–2 win over Montreal, showing balanced scoring and strong defensive play. Last season they finished 52-26-4, ranking top 10 in both goals scored and goals allowed.
Detroit Red Wings (0-1-0): Fell 5–1 to Montreal in their opener, struggling defensively and chasing their starting goaltender early. Last season they went 39-35-8, narrowly missing the playoffs.
Recent Form (last 5 games, including preseason):
Maple Leafs: W–L–L–L–W
Red Wings: L–W–W–W–L
Injury Report
Maple Leafs: No major injuries reported.
Red Wings: No significant injuries listed; expected to ice a full-strength lineup.
Key Player Matchups
William Nylander (TOR) vs. Dylan Larkin (DET): Nylander leads Toronto with 3 points in one game, while Larkin scored Detroit’s lone goal in their opener.
Auston Matthews (TOR) vs. Lucas Raymond (DET): Matthews’ elite scoring touch against Raymond’s developing offensive game could be decisive.
Goaltending: Anthony Stolarz (TOR) was sharp in his debut, while John Gibson (DET) was pulled after allowing 5 goals on 13 shots. Goaltending stability is a major storyline.
Series History
2024–25 season series: Toronto won 3 of 4 meetings, outscoring Detroit 14–8.
All-time: As Original Six rivals, Toronto holds a historical edge, particularly in recent years.
Betting Trends:
Toronto games went Over 6.5 goals in 44 of 82 contests last season.
Detroit games went Over in 36 of 82 contests.
Leafs were 24-12-3 vs. Atlantic Division foes last season, while Detroit went just 11-13-2 in divisional play.
Summary
Toronto enters with momentum after a convincing win, while Detroit must tighten up defensively after a rough opener. Nylander and Matthews headline the Leafs’ attack, while Larkin and Raymond must carry the Red Wings. With Toronto’s divisional dominance and Detroit’s goaltending questions, the Leafs are positioned to take control of this Original Six matchup at Little Caesars Arena.
Game Odds
Toronto Maple Leafs – 142
Detroit Red Wings 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
