- Matchup: Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs
- Event Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
- Broadcast: Sportsnet
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The Toronto Maple Leafs (24-17-8) are set to host the Detroit Red Wings (30-16-4) at Scotiabank Arena this Wednesday evening.
In their previous game, the Detroit Red Wings emerged victorious with a 4-3 triumph over the Senators, showcasing a strong offensive strategy. They managed to score on 4 of their 34 shots and capitalized on 2 of 5 power play opportunities, while accumulating 10 minutes in penalties.
While playing at even strength, the Red Wings have faced 123 goals against them and scored 115. Their opponents have had 133 power play situations (ranking 24th in the league), converting 28 of those chances. Overall, Detroit has netted 155 goals this season (14th overall) and has conceded 151. With 1,407 shots taken and a shooting percentage of 11.0%, they currently hold 64 points and a points percentage of .640. The Red Wings have been subjected to 1,398 shots against, achieving a save percentage of .892 and scoring on 40 of 159 power play chances (25.16%).
Taking charge in net will be John Gibson. Throughout his NHL career, Gibson has faced 1,467 goals and maintains a 2.80 goals against average per game. Over the course of 536 games, he has a save percentage of .910, recording 223 wins against 226 losses, with 64 overtime losses. Gibson accumulated 284 quality starts, showcasing a quality start rate of .542. He has seen 16,234 shots and secured 14,767 saves.
In their latest encounter, the Toronto Maple Leafs faced a setback against the Wild, losing 6-3. The Maple Leafs scored 3 goals from 30 shots on goal and managed to convert 1 of their 4 power play attempts.
This season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have scored a total of 165 goals and accumulated 56 points, yielding a points percentage of .571. They have conceded 163 goals, including 141 at even strength and 22 while shorthanded. The Maple Leafs scored 144 goals during even strength and 21 while on power plays (29th in professional hockey). With 122 power play opportunities this season, their conversion rate stands at 17.21%. Toronto has attempted 1,328 shots (21st in the league) and holds a shooting percentage of 12.42%, allowing 1,544 shots against them, with a penalty kill rate of 83.08% on 130 opposing power play chances. Their current save percentage is 89.4%.
Guarding the goal for the Maple Leafs will likely be Joseph Woll. He has made 2,654 saves from 2,917 shots, resulting in a save percentage of .910. Woll boasts a career record of 59-32-5 over 98 games, starting in 95 of those. With a total ice time of 4,181 minutes, his quality start rate stands at 61.1%, yielding 58 quality starts during his career. Opponents average 2.77 goals per game against him, with 263 total goals allowed throughout.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NHL showdown against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Back Detroit
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