The Toronto Maple Leafs (15-15-5) will attempt to halt a three-game losing streak when they take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (15-11-9) at home on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 4 p.m. ET on TNT.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which squad we predict will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's action on the ice.
The Penguins are 2-4-4 in their last 10 games, totaling 27 goals while allowing 38 in that period. On 38 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored nine goals (23.7%).
Maple Leafs vs. Penguins Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final tally of Maple Leafs 4, Penguins 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-131)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)
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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs are 4-5-9 in overtime matchups on their way to a 15-15-5 overall record.
- Toronto has 18 points (7-3-4) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Maple Leafs scored only one goal, they finished 0-1-1.
- Toronto has taken eight points from the 10 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (3-5-2 record).
- The Maple Leafs have scored three or more goals 22 times, and are 12-8-2 in those games (to record 26 points).
- In the 10 games when Toronto has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 4-4-2 record (10 points).
- In the 10 games when it outshot its opponent, Toronto is 3-6-1 (seven points).
- The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents 24 times, and went 11-9-4 (26 points).
Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins have posted a record of 2-9-11 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 15-11-9.
- Pittsburgh has earned 10 points (3-3-4) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Penguins scored only one goal in three games and they've earned two points (0-1-2) in those contests.
- When Pittsburgh has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned three points (0-4-3 record).
- The Penguins have earned 34 points in their 22 games with three or more goals scored.
- Pittsburgh has scored a lone power-play goal in 12 games this season and has recorded nine points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 5-7-5 (15 points).
- The Penguins have been outshot by opponents 17 times this season, and earned 22 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Maple Leafs Rank | Maple Leafs AVG | Penguins AVG | Penguins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th | 3.11 | Goals Scored | 3.03 | 15th |
| 25th | 3.34 | Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 17th |
| 22nd | 26.7 | Shots | 28.4 | 13th |
| 31st | 31.1 | Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 20th |
| 32nd | 13.33% | Power Play % | 29.59% | 3rd |
| 6th | 83.16% | Penalty Kill % | 80.77% | 18th |
Maple Leafs vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 4 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: TNT
- Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
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