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The Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday evening, looking to avenge their 4-1 loss to the Leafs on Saturday. The Leafs enter the game with a three-game win streak and a 7-2-1 record over their last ten games, while the Red Wings are struggling with a 4-5-1 record over the same period.
Why it Matters
The Leafs and Red Wings are both fighting for playoff positioning in the North Division. Toronto currently sits in first place with a record of 22-11-4, while Detroit is in sixth place with a record of 16-17-5. The Leafs have been strong at both ends of the ice, averaging 3.4 goals per game while allowing just 2.6, while the Red Wings struggle on special teams and have a below-average power-play unit. A win for the Leafs would solidify their position at the top of the division, while a Red Wings victory would bring them closer to the playoff picture.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs By the Numbers
- Toronto is 7-2-1 over their last ten games
- Toronto averages 3.4 goals per game and allows 2.6
- Toronto has a power-play success rate of 25% and a penalty-kill rate of 78.6%
- Detroit averages 3.1 goals per game and allows 3.4
- Detroit has a power-play success rate of 19.9% and a penalty-kill rate of 75%
- Dylan Larkin leads the Red Wings with 14 goals and 35 points on the season
- Mitch Marner leads the Leafs with 50 points, and William Nylander leads the team with 22 goals
Detroit Red Wings game information vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs
Game:Â Detroit Red Wings 17-15-7 v.s. Toronto Maple Leafs 26-9-7
When:Â Thursday, January 12th
Time:Â 7:00 PM ET
Where:Â Little Caesars Arena
Where to Watch:Â ESPN/TSN4
Streaming: FUBO TV
Last 10: Detroit 4-5-1 / Toronto 7-2-1
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