The Toronto Maple Leafs will visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, Nov. 29, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena. This is the second meeting of the season between the two teams, with Toronto leading the season series after a 4-3 win on Nov. 3.
Toronto enters the game at 10-11-3, while Pittsburgh sits at 12-6-5. Both teams feature elite offensive talent, and with star forwards Auston Matthews and Sidney Crosby leading the way entering the matchup, fans can expect an exciting battle in Pittsburgh tonight.
How To Watch Maple Leafs vs. Penguins Live Tonight
TV Schedule in the United States: Fans inside the Penguins’ local broadcast area can watch the game on SN-PIT. Viewers outside both teams’ regional markets can watch on NHL Network or through NHL Center Ice (USA).
TV Schedule in Canada: Canadian viewers can watch the game nationally on CBC, CITY, SNE, SNO, SNP, and TVAS. Streaming is also available through Sportsnet+ and TVAS+.
Live Streaming Options: Fans in both countries can also stream the game on DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, and FuboTV.
Maple Leafs Injury Report
Forward Nylander is day-to-day with an illness. Defenseman Christopher Tanev is on injured reserve with an upper-body injury and is expected to return around Dec. 2. Goaltender Anthony Stolarz remains on injured reserve with an upper-body injury and should be back around Dec. 6. Defenseman Brandon Carlo is on injured reserve with a lower-body injury and is expected to return around Dec. 2.
Penguins Injury Report
Center Noel Acciari is on injured reserve with an upper-body injury and is expected to return around Dec. 1. Center Filip Hallander is out with a leg injury and is expected to be sidelined until at least Feb. 26. Forward Justin Brazeau is on injured reserve with an upper-body injury and should return around Dec. 4.
Center Rickard Rakell remains out with a hand injury, and defenseman Caleb Jones and forward Tanner Howe are also injured.
Which Team Is Better, the Maple Leafs or the Penguins?
Both teams bring high-end skill and strong star power into this matchup, but their recent performances and season metrics show contrasting strengths.
Toronto has struggled in recent weeks, going 2-6-2 in its last 10 games. The Maple Leafs score 3.25 goals per game. Still, defensive issues have been costly, with 3.63 goals allowed per game, ranking near the bottom of the league. Their power play has underperformed at 15%, and goaltending has been inconsistent, with both Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll struggling.
Pittsburgh has been steadier, going 4-3-3 in its last 10. The Penguins’ defense has been a major strength, allowing just 2.61 goals per game, one of the best marks in the NHL. Their 30.2% power play is elite, and their penalty kill sits at 85.7%. Crosby remains dominant in his 21st NHL season, and goaltenders Arturs Silovs and Tristan Jarry have provided reliable play with save percentages above .900.
Overall, the Penguins hold a clear statistical edge, particularly on special teams, defense, and goaltending. However, Toronto’s offensive firepower can make any game competitive, especially if John Tavares and Matthews generate scoring chances early. You can expect a fast-paced and closely contested matchup.
