Detroit Red Wings at Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Predictions
2023-01-07 • Scotiabank Arena
Toronto Maple Leafs 4 - 1 Detroit Red Wings
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
TOR: 77.5%
DET: 22.5%
Expected Goals
TOR: 3.60
DET: 3.01
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 47%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
TOR
I. Samsonov
DET
M. Hellberg
| Stat | TOR | DET |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | — | — |
| Last 5 SV% | — | — |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | — | — |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Goalie Game Metrics
| Team | Goalie | SA | Saves | GA | SV% | xGA | HD Faced | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOR | I. Samsonov | 23 | 22 | 1 | 95.7% | 2.07 | 0 | 1.07 |
| DET | M. Hellberg | 29 | 25 | 4 | 86.2% | 3.78 | 2 | -0.22 |
SA uses shots on goal plus goals. xGA, high-danger faced, and GSAx use modeled scoring attempts against. GSAx is xGA minus goals against.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 79% • TOR at home vs DET: 5-5
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | TOR 1 - 2 DET | DET | DET |
| 2025-12-28 | DET 3 - 2 TOR | DET | DET |
| 2025-10-13 | TOR 2 - 3 DET | DET | DET |
| 2025-10-11 | DET 6 - 3 TOR | DET | DET |
| 2025-04-17 | TOR 4 - 3 DET | TOR | TOR |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOR | 9 | 0 | 0.79 |
| 1 | DET | 14 | 0 | 1.01 |
| 2 | TOR | 15 | 0 | 0.80 |
| 2 | DET | 14 | 0 | 0.71 |
| 3 | TOR | 18 | 2 | 2.19 |
| 3 | DET | 7 | 0 | 0.35 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 77.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.6
Score Breakdown
Toronto Maple Leafs 4 - 1 Detroit Red Wings
Expected: 3.6 - 3.0
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