Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings 10/7/22 - NHL Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 10/07/2022 at 10:19 AM ET

Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings 10/7/22 - NHL Picks & Predictions

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their preseason Friday night as they visit Detroit, MI to take the Detroit Red Wings. Toronto comes into Friday 4-1 overall riding a 3 game win streak after a 5-1 win against Montreal. Goalie Matt Murray dominated in the net for Toronto posting a .967 save percentage after stopping 29 of 30 shots against.

William Nylander led the way for the Toronto offense with two goals in one assist on four shots, while Alexander Kerfoot chipped in two goals as well. Zach Aston-Reese chipped in one goal as well and five other Maple Leafs added one assist.

The Detroit Red Wings return home Friday night with only two wins through their first six games played riding a two game losing streak following a 4-2 loss to the Washington Capitals. Ville Husso struggled in the net for Detroit putting a .912 save percentage after allowing three goals on 34 shots in just under 59.5 minutes of game time.

Offensively Detroit has been mediocre this preseason averaging 2.5 goals on 30 shots per game as a team. Michael Rasmussen leads the Detroit offense with four points to go along with a team high 3 assists. Dominik Kubalik leads the team with three goals on 11 shots.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are playing much better hockey this preseason and will continue that trend on Friday. Look for Toronto to control this game from the opening faceoff as they coast to another win. Take Toronto to do enough Friday night to get the win in Detroit. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Maple Leafs win 3-1.

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