NHL action on Tuesday includes a matchup in Toronto, Ontario between the Toronto Maple Leafs (14-12-5) and Chicago Blackhawks (13-13-6) at Scotiabank Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs are 14th in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks are 11th in the Western Conference.
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Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks: Dec. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Maple Leafs' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.29 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.26 | 23rd |
| Shots | 27.0 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 31.5 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 14.29% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.56% | 11th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.84 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.00 | 15th |
| Shots | 25.6 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 21.51% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.40% | 4th |
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Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Maple Leafs
- One of Toronto's top offensive players this season is William Nylander, who has recorded 34 points in 27 games.
- With 13 goals and 17 assists, John Tavares is one of the top offensive options for Toronto with his 30 points (1.0 per game).
- On 60 shots (for seven goals) and 22 assists, Matthew Knies has contributed 29 points this season.
- In 13 games played this season, Anthony Stolarz (6-5-1) has given up 41 goals.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard's 43 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Chicago. He has put up 19 goals and 24 assists in 31 games.
- Tyler Bertuzzi is one of the top contributors for Chicago with 26 total points (0.8 per game), with 16 goals and 10 assists in 29 games.
- Chicago's Andre Burakovsky is among the leaders on the team with 21 total points (eight goals and 13 assists).
- Spencer Knight is 10-7-5 on the season, giving up 56 goals (2.5 goals against average) and collecting 605 saves with a .915 save percentage (11th in the league).
Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Maple Leafs
Marshall Rifai: Day-To-Day (Wrist),
Dakota Mermis: Out (Lower Body),
Anthony Stolarz: Out (Upper Body),
Brandon Carlo: Out (Foot),
Christopher Tanev: Out (Upper Body),
Matias Maccelli: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Blackhawks
Connor Bedard: Out (Shoulder),
Nick Foligno: Out (Hand),
Shea Michael Weber: Out For Season (Ankle)
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Maple Leafs' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Lightning | W 2-0 | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Sharks | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Oilers | L 6-3 | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | Rangers | W 3-0 | Home |
| 12/12/2025 | Blues | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Red Wings | L 4-0 | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |