The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to host the New York Rangers to start the thrilling NHL game on October 16, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT. In their previous game, the New York Rangers lost to the Edmonton Oilers 2-0 in a shutout, while the Toronto Maple Leafs recently defeated the Nashville Predators 7-4.
The Maple Leafs are ranking third in goals per game with 4.25, but their defense has suffered, allowing 3.75 goals per game, which ranks 24th. The Rangers are averaging just 2.00 goals per game, ranking 29th, but their defense has been outstanding, allowing just 1.40 goals per game, the second-best total in the NHL.
Toronto winning 55% (7th) and New York leading by a slim margin at 55.4% (6th), both teams are evenly matched in the face-off circle. The Rangers lead the league with a 100% penalty kill success rate, while the Maple Leafs are in 14th place with an 83.3% success rate.
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Rangers: Date and puck-drop time
The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to host the New York Rangers to start the thrilling NHL game on October 16, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.
| Date | October 16, 2025 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario |
How to watch Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Rangers on TV & stream live online
TV channel: Fubo
Streaming service: ESPN+
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Rangers team news
Toronto Maple Leafs team news
William Nylander has been scoring two goals and dishing out five assists while accumulating seven points.
Anthony Stolarz has a .886 save percentage, a 3.05 goals-against average, and a 1-2-0 record.
Cayden Primeau has a .867 save percentage, a 4.00 goals-against average, and a 1-0-0 record.
Toronto Maple Leafs injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Lorentz | Upper body injury | Day-to-Day |
| Marshall Rifai | Wrist injury | Out |
New York Rangers team news
Adam Fox has three goals and one assist for a total of four points.
Igor Shesterkin has a 0.76 goals-against average, a .972 save percentage, and one shutout while establishing a 2-2-0 record.
Jonathan Quick has a .952 save percentage, a 1.03 goals-against average, and a 0-1-0 record.
New York Rangers injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vincent Trocheck | Upper body injury | Out |
| Carson Soucy | Upper body injury | Out |
Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers head-to-head record
The Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Rangers have competed in closely contested series, with momentum shifting between the two teams based on their last five head-to-head meetings.
In the last five meetings, the Maple Leafs have dominated, winning three of them, including close wins of 4-3 on March 21, 2025, and 3-2 on March 1, 2025. The Rangers last triumphed 4-1 over Toronto on October 20, 2024, demonstrating their propensity to dominate games defensively while executing well.
Four of the last five games have been decided by two goals or less, demonstrating the trend of both sides performing high-intensity, one-goal contests. The Maple Leafs have a little advantage going into this game because of their depth on offense, but the Rangers' outstanding goaltending might make it another close, hard-fought game.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2025 | Maple Leafs 4-3 Rangers |
| Mar 01, 2025 | Maple Leafs 3-2 Rangers |
| Oct 20, 2024 | Rangers 4-1 Maple Leafs |
| Mar 03, 2024 | Maple Leafs 4-3 Rangers |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Rangers 5-2 Maple Leafs |