The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Detroit Red Wings at the Little Caesars Arena on Saturday. The puck drop is scheduled to take place at 07:00 PM EST.
The Maple Leafs (18-9-2) sit at the top of the Atlantic Division as they come into this game off the back of two tough wins against the New Jersey Devils and the Anaheim Ducks, while the Red Wings (11-14-4) have only one win in their last seven games as they aim to get out of their current barren run.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings game info
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 14
- Time: 07:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
- TV Broadcast: SN, NHLN, CBC, FDSNDET
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Toronto Maple Leafs game preview
The Maple Leafs were staring down a potentially difficult path as they lost two consecutive games against the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins but they have bounced back well since then. They have won two hard fought games by a single goal margin and reclaimed the top spot of the Atlantic Division.
Toronto Maple Leafs injuries
Anthony Stolarz, Bobby McMann and Jani Hakanpaa are all currently sidelined for the Maple Leafs due to their ongoing injury concerns.
Detroit Red Wings game preview
The Red Wings look like a shadow of the team they were last year as they have been in a difficult phase of form over the last two weeks. Having lost six of their last seven games, the Red Wings would not be very optimistic about their chances against the side they currently sit 12 points adrift of.
Detroit Red Wings injuries
Goaltender Alex Lyon is currently sidelined for the Red Wings due to his ongoing injury.
Maple Leafs and Red Wings key players
Mitch Marner has been pivotal for the Maple Leafs' form thus far, as he has scored 10 goals and provided 28 assists since the start of the season. William Nylander closely follows him with 29 points in the 29 opening games.
Winger Lucas Raymond leads the points tally for the Red Wings this season, as he has scored 11 goals and provided 18 assists for the side so far.