The Toronto Maple Leafs (15-15-5) take the ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins (15-11-9) during Tuesday's NHL schedule, starting at 4 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena and broadcast on TNT. The Maple Leafs sit in 16th place and the Penguins are 13th 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
- William Nylander has been imperative to Toronto's offense this season, registering 36 points in 31 games.
- Having scored 14 goals and adding 17 assists, John Tavares is a strong contributor for Toronto through 35 games.
- Matthew Knies has contributed 29 points for Toronto in 32 games this season, netting a goal on 10.4% of his shots and putting up seven goals and 22 assists.
- As Toronto's top goalie, Anthony Stolarz has recorded 6 wins and 5 losses this season while allowing 41 goals with 312 saves.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has totaled 20 goals and 17 assists in 35 games for Pittsburgh, good for 37 points.
- Evgeni Malkin has collected 29 points this season, with nine goals and 20 assists.
- Bryan Rust's 12 goals and 17 assists add up to 29 points this season.
- Stuart Skinner is 11-10-4 this season, amassing 536 saves and giving up 70 goals (2.9 goals against average) with an .884 save percentage (52nd in the league).
Maple Leafs vs. Penguins Injury Report
Maple Leafs
Brandon Carlo: Out (Foot),
Christopher Tanev: Out (Upper Body),
Anthony Stolarz: Out (Upper Body),
Dakota Mermis: Out (Lower Body),
Marshall Rifai: Out (Wrist)
Penguins
Blake Lizotte: Out (Upper Body),
Caleb Jones: Out (Lower Body),
Evgeni Malkin: Out (Upper Body),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg)
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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 |