Penguins vs Maple Leafs: NHL Game Preview and Predictions for March 2, 2025

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at PPG Paints Arena on March 2, 2025, with puck drop scheduled for 1 PM. The game will be available to watch on TNT and Max, and fans can listen to the game on 105.9 the X and on the Penguins app. The Penguins have gone 21-14-3 in their last 38 games against the Maple Leafs, and are 5-2-0 in their last seven home games against Toronto dating back to November 16, 2019.

Team records show that the Penguins have a record of 24-28-9, while the Maple Leafs have a record of 37-20-2. The Penguins have points in three of their last 5 home games, with a record of 2-2-1. Some notable player statistics include Kris Letang's 13 points (3G-10A) in his last 19 games against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Ryan Shea's plus-9 in 13 home games this season. Additionally, Kevin Hayes has five points (1G-4A) over his last eight games overall, and the Penguins own an overall record of 400-92-49 when both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin record a point in a game.

Here are some key player statistics to watch:

• Kris Letang has 13 points (3G-10A) in his last 19 games against the Toronto Maple Leafs
• Ryan Shea is plus-9 in 13 home games this season
• Kevin Hayes has five points (1G-4A) over his last eight games overall
• The Penguins own an overall record of 400-92-49 when both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin record a point in a game
• Evgeni Malkin has 24 goals, 47 assists, and 71 points in 48 games against the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Penguins are also celebrating Her Hockey Day presented by 84 Lumber, which aims to recognize the incredible passion of women fans during the NHL’s Celebrating Women’s History Month. Fans can participate in a special Her Hockey Auction, with all proceeds supporting the Pittsburgh Pennies, a girls' ice hockey program established to increase the number of girls who play hockey and to promote gender equality in the sport.

Other notable mentions include Evgeni Malkin's 1.48 points-per-game average against the Toronto Maple Leafs, which is tied for 11th in NHL history, and Sidney Crosby's six goals in his last 12 games. With his next tally, Crosby will surpass Bobby Hull for 18th place on the NHL’s all-time goals list. The forward’s 1,048 total career assists are one shy of tying Gordie Howe for 10th place on the NHL’s all-time assists list. Additionally, Erik Karlsson has been on an offensive tear as of late, with points in eight of his last 10 games, and Rickard Rakell has been having a career year with the Penguins, leading the team in goals and ranking second in points.

In other NHL news, the Minnesota Wild are hosting the Boston Bruins on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at XCel Energy Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota. The game can be watched on TNT with a free DirecTV Stream. The Bruins are looking to bounce back from a 5-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils on January 22, 2025. The Wild, on the other hand, are looking to build on their recent success and move up the rankings in the Western Conference. With the NHL season heating up, fans can expect an exciting matchup between these two teams.

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