A highly anticipated matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings is set for 7 p.m. ET. The game will occur at Little Caesars Arena, as both teams aim to improve their standings in the NHL.
Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings: Projected Starting Lineups
Toronto Maple Leafs Projected Lineup
- Bobby McMann — Auston Matthews — Max Domi
- Matias Maccelli — John Tavares — William Nylander
- Dakota Joshua — Scott Laughton — Steven Lorentz
- Mathew Knies — Nicolas Roy — Nicholas Robertson
- Morgan Rielly — Philippe Myers
- Jake McCabe — Troy Stecher
- Oliver Ekman-Larsson — Chris Tanev
- Dennis Hildeby
- Joseph Woll
Scratched players include Easton Cowan, Calle Jarnkrok, and Simon Benoit. Notably, Anthony Stolarz, Brandon Carlo, and Dakota Mermis are currently injured.
Detroit Red Wings Projected Lineup
- Emmitt Finnie — Dylan Larkin — Lucas Raymond
- Alex DeBrincat — Andrew Copp — John Leonard
- Mason Appleton — Marco Kasper — Nate Danielson
- Michael Rasmussen — J.T. Compher — James van Riemsdyk
- Simon Edvinsson — Moritz Seider
- Ben Chiarot — Axel Sandin-Pellikka
- Albert Johansson — Jacob Bernard-Docker
- Cam Talbot
- John Gibson
Scratched players are Travis Hamonic and Elmer Soderblom. Forward Patrick Kane is also questionable due to an upper-body injury, having missed the last six games.
Status Report
Neither team participated in the morning skate before this contest. William Nylander traveled with the Maple Leafs but is uncertain for the game after sustaining a lower-body injury during a recent 7-5 victory against the Ottawa Senators. The Red Wings continue to navigate Kane’s absence, which has been felt in the lineup during previous matchups.
This game promises to be an exciting contest as both teams look to capitalize on the momentum and improve their playoff positions.
