Leafs have extended the lead in the shootout era: 19-11 since 2005.
Dallas Stars vs Toronto Maple Leafs Head-to-Head
A virtually even rivalry in 262 all-time meetings; Leafs have extended the lead since 2005.
At a glance
Dallas Stars vs Toronto Maple Leafs insights
Stars won 6-5 on Apr 13, 2026
7 playoff games between these franchises.
Leafs built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 104 of 203 decided meetings (51%) (plus 29 ties). In the shootout era they are 19-11 against each other (63% Leafs). 29 historical ties live in the all-time ledger, all predating the 2005 shootout rule. Postseason history is deep: 7 playoff games between the two franchises. Stars currently hold a 3-game winning streak between the teams. Games average a 2.5-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Stars' 8-goal win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Leafs hold a 14-6 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 1980s produced the deepest sample with 80 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1967, so the rivalry has spanned 59 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Stars won 6-5 on Apr 13, 2026. Through the 2020s Leafs have led 8-4 between the teams.
Recent Games
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | TOR | DAL | 5โ6 | DAL |
| Dec 21, 2025 | DAL | TOR | 5โ1 | DAL |
| Jan 14, 2025 | TOR | DAL | 1โ4 | DAL |
| Dec 18, 2024 | DAL | TOR | 3โ5 | TOR |
| Feb 7, 2024 | TOR | DAL | 5โ4 | TOR |
| Oct 26, 2023 | DAL | TOR | 1โ4 | TOR |
| Dec 6, 2022 | DAL | TOR | 0โ4 | TOR |
| Oct 20, 2022 | TOR | DAL | 3โ2 | TOR |
| Apr 7, 2022 | DAL | TOR | 3โ4 | TOR |
| Mar 15, 2022 | TOR | DAL | 4โ0 | TOR |
All-Time Record
| Season โ | DAL โ | TOR โ | Games โ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025โ26 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024โ25 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023โ24 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022โ23 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021โ22 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019โ20 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018โ19 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017โ18 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016โ17 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015โ16 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Methodology & Data Sources
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Dallas Stars and Toronto Maple Leafs have played in the NHL since 1967.