The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to face the Chicago Blackhawks tonight at Scotiabank Arena in a game that holds special significance as the team honors long-time play-by-play broadcaster, Joe Bowen, with "Holy Mackinaw Night". The evening will be a tribute to Bowen's remarkable 44-year career as the voice of the Maple Leafs, during which he has called over 3,000 games. He is retiring at the end of the 2025-26 season.

The Maple Leafs are aiming to bounce back after a disappointing 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. Turnovers proved costly in that game, and the team is looking to clean up their play against the Blackhawks. Meanwhile, the Blackhawks are coming off a 4-0 defeat against the Detroit Red Wings. In their previous meeting this season, the Blackhawks edged out the Leafs with a 3-2 victory.

Leafs Nation will have the opportunity to celebrate Bowen's contributions throughout the game, with special in-game moments planned to commemorate his career. Fans at Scotiabank Arena can enjoy Bowen-inspired food and beverage options, including Real Sports Bar & Grill's "Holy Mack N' Cheesenaw!" and Bowen's signature "Holy Mackinaw Rye and Gingers" cocktail. Limited-edition "Holy Mackinaw" Bowen tribute shirts are also available for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds going to the SickKids Foundation.

General Manager Brad Treliving expressed his gratitude towards Bowen for his dedication to the Maple Leafs. He acknowledged Bowen's representation of the passion of Leafs Nation and his iconic voice that has provided the soundtrack for many memorable moments. Bowen also shared his sentiments, expressing his love for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and said that December 16th tribute will be as big a night as the arrival of his four sons and three grandchildren.

In terms of team news, goaltender Joseph Woll has been cleared to play and will be in the net tonight. However, Anthony Stolarz's situation remains uncertain, as he is set to consult with another specialist regarding his injury. Dakota Joshua is expected to return to the lineup after missing the previous game due to illness, while Calle Jarnkrok will be a healthy scratch. Chris Tanev participated fully in Monday's practice, but will not play.

The Blackhawks will be without Connor Bedard, who is expected to be out until January with an upper-body injury. Artyom Levshunov will be a healthy scratch.

Given the Leafs' strong scoring record (11th in the league with 102 goals) and the Blackhawks' offensive struggles recently (six goals in the last five games), Toronto is favored to win tonight's game.