Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings Game 2 Preview: Lineups, Goaltenders, and Best Bets | TLN

The Leafs are looking to stay perfect. 🚨 Zack Phillips is back with The Leafs Nation pre-game show presented by bet365 to tee up Game 2 of the 2025–26 NHL season as the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Detroit Red Wings.

Zack breaks down Craig Berube’s unchanged lineup from Opening Night, from Auston Matthews centering Matthew Knies and Matias Maccelli to Bobby McMann’s top-six opportunity beside John Tavares and William Nylander. He also reacts to Easton Cowan remaining out of the lineup, what that means for his development, and how Scott Laughton’s return could shake up the bottom six.

On defense, Zack examines Morgan Rielly’s fit with Brandon Carlo, what Berube’s system demands from Toronto’s blue line, and why Anthony Stolarz is earning early confidence as the Leafs’ new No. 1 goaltender.

To wrap it up, Zack shares his best bets of the night presented by bet365 — including William Nylander anytime goal at +165 — before previewing post-game coverage on TLN After Dark right here on The Leafs Nation YouTube channel.

Chapters:
00:00 – Leafs Nation pre-game returns
00:18 – Game 2 preview vs Detroit Red Wings
00:39 – Craig Berube keeps same lineup
01:02 – Matthews, Knies & Maccelli top line
02:01 – Nylander’s slow start & McMann’s spark
03:18 – Bottom-six adjustments & Scott Laughton’s role
03:57 – Easton Cowan scratched again
05:31 – Why Cowan needs ice time
06:52 – Leafs defense: Rielly, Carlo, McCabe & Tanev
08:21 – Power play units breakdown
08:59 – Anthony Stolarz in net again
10:04 – Best Bets presented by bet365
11:10 – Nylander anytime goal pick (+165)
12:12 – Wrap-up & TLN After Dark post-game preview

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