Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs Head-to-Head

Leafs built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 330 of 659 decided meetings (50%) (plus 91 ties). In the shootout era they are 31-22 against each other (58% Leafs). 91 of their 803 meetings ended in ties, all from the pre-2005 regulation-tie era. Postseason history is deep: 117 playoff games between the two franchises. Wings currently hold a 4-game winning streak between the teams. Games average a 2.4-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Leafs' 13-goal win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Leafs hold a 11-9 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 1950s produced the deepest sample with 163 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1927, so the rivalry has spanned 99 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Wings won 2-1 on Jan 21, 2026. Through the 2020s Leafs have led 10-9 between the teams.