Detroit Red Wings at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Jan 22, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 2, Toronto Maple Leafs 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 2 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 1 |
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 | Dylan Larkin | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:17 | 0.62 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Simon Edvinsson | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 26:45 | 0.21 | 0.90 |
| 3rd | Scott Laughton | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 15:19 | 0.47 | 0.85 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:46 | TOR | Scott Laughton | Calle Jarnkrok, Steven Lorentz | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 19:42 | DET | Simon Edvinsson | Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| OT 03:08 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Moritz Seider | 3v3 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 41 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.15 | 4.16 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 55.8% | 44.2% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 49.2% | 50.8% |
| Hits | 15 | 22 |
| Blocks | 12 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Larkin | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19:17 | 0.62 | 1.44 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 26:45 | 0.21 | 0.90 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27:46 | 0.09 | 0.74 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:55 | 0.12 | 0.64 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:33 | 0.19 | 0.20 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:40 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:07 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:53 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:49 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:20 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:58 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:40 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:55 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:46 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:49 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:28 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17:55 | 0.79 | -0.10 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:48 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Laughton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:19 | 0.47 | 0.85 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:09 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:55 | 0.08 | 0.54 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:28 | 0.16 | 0.20 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:32 | 0.38 | 0.20 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:34 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:39 | 0.53 | 0.10 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28:09 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:16 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:56 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:27 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:21 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:45 | 0.79 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:28 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:50 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.27 | -0.10 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:59 | 0.04 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 30 | 31 | 96.8% | 3.70 | W |
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 39 | 41 | 95.1% | 1.30 | O |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2–1 on Jan 22, 2026, a one-goal game.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 4.16 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 3.15 — Toronto Maple Leafs owned the better of the chances but Detroit Red Wings took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Dylan Larkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
John Gibson stopped 30 of 31, worth 3.7 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2–1 on Jan 22, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 2, Toronto Maple Leafs 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dylan Larkin led all skaters at 1.44, on 1G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 4.16 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 3.15, so Toronto Maple Leafs created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 41 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 31. High-danger chances went 15 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
John Gibson stopped 30 of 31 (3.7 goals saved above expected); Joseph Woll stopped 39 of 41 (1.3 goals saved above expected).