The Detroit Red Wings take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in what would be the final preseason game for both parties at the Scotiabank Arena, Toronto. The Red Wings have lost four of their seven preseason games, while the Maple Leafs have found their footing after losing the first two games and won every game since.
Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs game info
- Date and Time: October 5, 2024, at 7 p.m. EDT
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
- Broadcast: ESPN+, Sportsnet
- Live Streaming: ESPN+
- Local channel: RDS
Detroit Red Wings game preview
The Red Wings have struggled in preseason but have had their fair share of attacking brilliance. Despite losing against the Ottawa Senators, they did manage to score three goals against a quality side and will be hopeful to penetrate the Toronto Maple Leafs' blue line.
Detroit Red Wings injuries
The Red Wings head into the final preseason game with a full roster and aim to head to the regular season with the same.
Toronto Maple Leafs game preview
The Maple Leafs will be coming into this game with utmost confidence as the team have won their latest game against the Red Wings. The 2-0 victory was in many ways a perfect day out for the Maple Leafs, as they got to showcase their defensive strength as well as their clinical attack.
Toronto Maple Leafs injuries
Nicholas Robertson, Calle Jarnkrok, Jake McCabe, Connor Dewar, Jani Hakanpaa, John Tavares and Dakota Mermis are all sidelined for the last preseason game. Many of these players will be hopeful of returning to action when their season starts next Wednesday.
Red Wings and Maple Leafs key players
Marco Kasper, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Olli Maatta have all contributed to three points, respectively, in the preseason.
Max Pacioretty has scored five points in preseason and will be a focal point for the Maple Leafs in the last game before the season starts. The return of Auston Matthews will surely ease the pressure on all the Maple Leafs attackers once the season starts.