The Toronto Maple Leafs (15-15-5) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (15-11-9) at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario on December 23, 2025, starting at 4 p.m. ET on TNT. The Maple Leafs are 16th (with 35 points) and the Penguins 13th (39 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Maple Leafs vs. Penguins: Dec. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
Maple Leafs' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.11 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 25th |
| Shots | 26.7 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 31.1 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 13.33% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.16% | 6th |
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.03 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 17th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 29.59% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.77% | 18th |
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Maple Leafs vs. Penguins Top Players
Maple Leafs
- A leading offensive player this season for Toronto, William Nylander has recorded 36 points.
- Having scored 14 goals and adding 17 assists, John Tavares is a top contributor for Toronto through 35 games.
- On 67 shots (for seven goals) and 22 assists, Matthew Knies has created 29 points this season.
- Anthony Stolarz (6-5-1) has a 3.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .884 for Toronto.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has put up 37 points (1.1 per game) for Pittsburgh, with 20 goals and 17 assists in 35 games (playing 19:45 per game).
- Evgeni Malkin has collected 29 points this season, with nine goals and 20 assists.
- Bryan Rust has posted 12 goals on the season, adding 17 assists.
- Stuart Skinner has an 11-10-4 record this season, with an .884 save percentage (52nd in the league). He has 536 saves, and has given up 70 goals (2.9 goals against average).
Maple Leafs vs. Penguins Injury Report
Maple Leafs
Marshall Rifai: Out (Wrist),
Brandon Carlo: Out (Foot),
Christopher Tanev: Out (Upper Body),
Anthony Stolarz: Out (Upper Body),
Dakota Mermis: Out (Lower Body)
Penguins
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Blake Lizotte: Out (Upper Body),
Caleb Jones: Out (Lower Body),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Evgeni Malkin: Out (Upper Body)
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Maple Leafs' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Capitals | L 4-0 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Predators | L 5-3 | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | Stars | L 5-1 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
| 12/28/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 12/30/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Senators | L 4-0 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Canadiens | L 4-0 | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | Canadiens | W 4-3 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 12/30/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |