Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings on Dec 28, 2025. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 2, Detroit Red Wings 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2025 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 2 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Simon Edvinsson | D | 1 | 0 | 4 | 25:57 | 0.22 | 1.74 |
| 2nd | John Tavares | C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 17:47 | 0.51 | 1.62 |
| 3rd | Moritz Seider | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 24:24 | 0.13 | 1.55 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 04:25 | TOR | Matthew Knies | Auston Matthews, John Tavares | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 19:01 | DET | Moritz Seider | Lucas Raymond | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 04:53 | TOR | Nicholas Robertson | John Tavares | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 05:16 | DET | Mason Appleton | Michael Rasmussen, Albert Johansson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 01:46 | DET | Simon Edvinsson | — | 3v3 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.89 | 3.07 |
| High-danger shots | 24 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 45.7% | 54.3% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 46.7% | 53.3% |
| Hits | 24 | 12 |
| Blocks | 11 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17:47 | 0.51 | 1.62 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:54 | 0.24 | 1.33 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:28 | 0.56 | 0.88 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:23 | 0.18 | 0.82 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:01 | 0.68 | 0.47 |
| Chris Tanev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:10 | 0.02 | 0.38 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:52 | 0.03 | 0.30 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:59 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:49 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.01 | -0.03 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:37 | 0.01 | -0.22 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:53 | 0.08 | -0.27 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:12 | 0.09 | -0.31 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:24 | 0.01 | -0.39 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.14 | -0.41 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.02 | -0.46 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:48 | 0.19 | -0.50 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:35 | 0.07 | -0.65 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 25:57 | 0.22 | 1.74 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 24:24 | 0.13 | 1.55 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:50 | 0.29 | 1.03 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:55 | 0.05 | 0.66 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:58 | 0.36 | 0.61 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:29 | 0.51 | 0.52 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:51 | 0.26 | 0.46 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:28 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:21 | 0.13 | 0.37 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:06 | 0.39 | 0.35 |
| John Leonard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:31 | 0.08 | 0.33 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:42 | 0.12 | 0.32 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:08 | 0.14 | 0.28 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:25 | 0.20 | 0.21 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:47 | 0.06 | -0.03 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:36 | 0.12 | -0.03 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.00 | -0.23 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:47 | 0.00 | -0.90 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hildeby | Toronto Maple Leafs | 33 | 36 | 91.7% | 0.07 | O |
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 0.89 | W |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–2 on Dec 28, 2025, a one-goal game.
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.07 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 2.89 — Detroit Red Wings edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Simon Edvinsson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.74 on 1 goal, 4 shots on goal.
Cam Talbot stopped 25 of 27, worth 0.89 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–2 on Dec 28, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Simon Edvinsson led all skaters at 1.74, on 1G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.07 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.89, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 27 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 36. High-danger chances went 24 to 24.