The Toronto Maple Leafs (15-15-5) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (15-11-9) take the ice in Toronto, Ontario on December 23, 2025 at Scotiabank Arena, starting at 4 p.m. ET on TNT. The Maple Leafs sit in 16th place in the Eastern Conference with 35 points and the Penguins rank 13th in the Eastern Conference with 39 points.
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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 productive offensive player this season for Toronto, William Nylander has put up 36 points.
- John Tavares has 14 goals and 17 assists for Toronto to compile 31 total points (0.9 per game).
- Through 32 games, Matthew Knies has proven himself as a scoring option for Toronto. He has 29 points (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's 37 points make him an important offensive option for Pittsburgh. He has 20 goals and 17 assists in 35 games.
- Evgeni Malkin is one of the impact players on offense for Pittsburgh with 29 total points (1.1 per game), with nine goals and 20 assists in 26 games.
- Bryan Rust has 29 points so far, including 12 goals and 17 assists.
- Stuart Skinner is 11-10-4 on the season, allowing 70 goals (2.9 goals against average) and collecting 536 saves with an .884 save percentage (52nd in the league).
Maple Leafs vs. Penguins Injury Report
Maple Leafs
Anthony Stolarz: Out (Upper Body),
Dakota Mermis: Out (Lower Body),
Marshall Rifai: Out (Wrist),
Brandon Carlo: Out (Foot),
Christopher Tanev: Out (Upper Body)
Penguins
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Evgeni Malkin: Out (Upper Body),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Blake Lizotte: Out (Upper Body),
Caleb Jones: Out (Lower 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 |