Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs, Dec. 21, 2026
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 pts- 12:00 PMCT
- 11:00 AMMT
- 10:00 AMPT
Toronto Maple Leafs7-4-2, 16 ptsThe Washington Capitals visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday, Dec. 21, 2026. Puck drop is 1:00 PM ET on MNMT. The Capitals arrive at 6-4-0 and the Maple Leafs at 7-4-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21 | MNMT | Scheduled |
Capitals vs Maple Leafs Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Maple Leafs play at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
| Matchup | Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, Dec. 21, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 1:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MNMT |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto |
| Home team | Toronto Maple Leafs (Toronto, United States) |
| Away team | Washington Capitals |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Capitals vs Maple Leafs Start?
The Capitals vs Maple Leafs start time is 1:00 PM ET on Monday, Dec. 21, 2026. That is 12:00 PM Central, 11:00 AM Mountain and 10:00 AM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 1:00 PM | Toronto, Washington |
| Central (CT) | 12:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 11:00 AM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 10:00 AM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 2:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 2:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Capitals vs Maple Leafs
Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs is on MNMT, with puck drop at 1:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Toronto and Washington markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Capitals vs Maple Leafs in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Capitals and the Maple Leafs meet 3 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21 | MNMT | Scheduled | ||
| Mon, Jan 4 | Toronto Maple LeafsTORWashington CapitalsWSH | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled | |
| Sun, Mar 28 | Washington CapitalsWSHToronto Maple LeafsTOR | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Capitals and Maple Leafs
The Capitals are 6-4-0, 4th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Maple Leafs are 7-4-2, 3rd in the Atlantic with 16 points and 6-2-2 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | 5-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 34 | 32 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWWL | |
| 13 | 7-4-2 | 16 | 4-3-1 | 3-1-1 | 50 | 41 | W4 | 6-2-2 | WWWWL |
Next Game for the Capitals and the Maple Leafs
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play vs Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on CBJNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26 |  Columbus Blue JacketsCBJWashington CapitalsWSH | CBJNHL | Scheduled |
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs next play at Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET on DSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22 | Toronto Maple LeafsTOR Detroit Red WingsDET | DSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Capitals vs Maple Leafs
What time is Capitals vs Maple Leafs on Dec. 21?
1:00 PM ET (12:00 PM CT, 11:00 AM MT, 10:00 AM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Capitals vs Maple Leafs on?
The game is on MNMT. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Capitals vs Maple Leafs being played?
At Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, home of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Washington Capitals are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Capitals or the Maple Leafs?
The Maple Leafs. They are 7-4-2 with 16 points, against 6-4-0 and 12 points for the Capitals.
How many times do the Capitals and Maple Leafs play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Capitals vs Maple Leafs count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Capitals vs Maple Leafs end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 3:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Capitals vs Maple Leafs on national TV?
No. MNMT is a regional broadcast, shown in the Toronto and Washington markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)