The Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs will square off against each other to open a thrilling NHL preseason game on October 03, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT.
Detroit's Red Wings and Toronto's Maple Leafs both have 2-1-1 records overall. Detroit is 1-1-0 at home, and Toronto is also 1-1-0 on the road.
Detroit has a marginal advantage over Toronto, whose penalty kill is ranked 23rd in the league with a 76.9% success percentage, due to their 14th-ranked penalty kill of 79.6%.
However, in the face-off circle, the Maple Leafs are much better than the Red Wings. They have a 53.5% win percentage, which is good enough for fourth place across the league, whereas the Red Wings' 50.6% win rate positions them in fifteenth place.
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Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs: Date and puck-drop time
The Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs will meet in an electrifying NHL preseason game on October 03, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Michigan.
| Date | October 03, 2024 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
How to watch Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs on TV & stream live online
TV channel: BSDET, SN1
Streaming service: ESPN+
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Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs team news
Detroit Red Wings team news and players to watch
Cam Talbot is a reliable goalie who has secured 27 wins, a 2.50 goals-against average (GAA), and a .913 save percentage (SV%), with three shutouts.
Alex Lyon has a record of 21-18-5, a 3.05 GAA, and a .904 SV%, along with two shutouts, which shows a slightly less steady game.
Lucas Raymond serves as a key player on offense. He has 72 points and 41 assists.
Detroit Red Wings injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Rasmussen | Upper body injury | Day-to-Day |
Toronto Maple Leafs team news and players to watch
Anthony Stolarz is a formidable presence in goal with a record of 16-7-2, an amazing 2.03 goals-against average (GAA), and a .925 save percentage (SV%), including two shutouts.
John Tavares helps the offense with 4 points, which include 1 goal along with 3 assists.
Nicholas Robertson continues to be a threat to score, with 3 goals, one power-play goal, along with 6 shots.
Toronto Maple Leafs injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | Upper body injury | Day-to-Day |
Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs head-to-head record
The last five games between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs have been very close. The Red Wings have a small edge, winning three of the five games. It was the Wings' 5-4 win in their most recent match on April 14, 2024. It was also their 4-2 win earlier that same year, on the 15th of January 2024. While this was going on, the Maple Leafs won two close games, 4-3 on October 6th, 2023, and 3-2 on the 18th of November 2023. Because of how high-scoring their last two games were, this one could also be very close. Both teams have shown they can score when they get the chance, which could leave the game with only one goal between them.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2024 | Wings 5-4 Leafs |
| Jan 15, 2024 | Wings 4-2 Leafs |
| Nov 18, 2023 | Leafs 3-2 Wings |
| Oct 08,2023 | Wings 4-3 Leafs |
| Oct 06, 2023 | Leafs 4-3 Wings |