Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun takes a look at tomorrow's game...

KEEP WILLY IN CHECK

This goes for both teams. While William Nylander will have an urge to show fans just what they’re getting for $41 million US, he can’t be caught trying to do too much freelancing in his first game. Regardless, he’ll be a handful for Detroit.

SHORT TEMPERS

Detroit’s next penalty killing situation will be its 100th of the year, one of the highest totals in the circuit. Toronto, with a potent power play, has had to kill a league-low 69.

KEEP PUCKS ON A STRING

At last, the Leafs meet a team more prone to giveaways than themselves. The Wings are league leaders, which makes life hard on goalies Jimmy Howard and Jonathan Bernier...

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