Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs, March 28, 2027
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 pts- 5:00 PMCT
- 4:00 PMMT
- 3:00 PMPT
Toronto Maple Leafs7-4-2, 16 ptsThe Washington Capitals visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday, March 28, 2027. Puck drop is 6:00 PM ET, and the TV channel appears here once the league confirms it. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 28 | TV channel not announced yet | 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 | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 6:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | TV channel not announced yet |
| 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 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, March 28, 2027. That is 5:00 PM Central, 4:00 PM Mountain and 3:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 6:00 PM | Toronto, Washington |
| Central (CT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 3:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 7:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 7:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Capitals vs Maple Leafs
The channel for Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs is not announced yet. It appears here as soon as the league confirms it, usually a few weeks before the game.
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 | Washington CapitalsWSHToronto Maple LeafsTOR | MNMT | Scheduled | |
| Mon, Jan 4 | Toronto Maple LeafsTORWashington CapitalsWSH | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled | |
| Sun, Mar 28 | 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 Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, March 30, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on CHSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Mar 30 |  Chicago BlackhawksCHIWashington CapitalsWSH | CHSN | Scheduled |
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs next play at Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, March 30, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Mar 30 | Toronto Maple LeafsTOR Tampa Bay LightningTBL | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Capitals vs Maple Leafs
What time is Capitals vs Maple Leafs on March 28?
6:00 PM ET (5:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Capitals vs Maple Leafs on?
The channel is not announced yet. It appears here as soon as the league confirms it, usually a few weeks before the game.
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 8:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Updated Scores update every 120 seconds while games are live.