Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs, March 17, 2027
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 pts- 6:30 PMCT
- 5:30 PMMT
- 4:30 PMPT
Toronto Maple Leafs7-4-2, 16 ptsThe Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, March 17, 2027. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET on The Spot - MTN. The Lightning arrive at 7-3-1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Mar 17 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Lightning vs Maple Leafs Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Maple Leafs play at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, March 17, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | The Spot - MTN |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto |
| Home team | Toronto Maple Leafs (Toronto, United States) |
| Away team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Lightning vs Maple Leafs Start?
The Lightning vs Maple Leafs start time is 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, March 17, 2027. That is 6:30 PM Central, 5:30 PM Mountain and 4:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:30 PM | Toronto, Tampa Bay |
| Central (CT) | 6:30 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:30 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Lightning vs Maple Leafs
Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs is on The Spot - MTN, with puck drop at 7:30 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 Tampa Bay markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Lightning vs Maple Leafs in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Lightning and the Maple Leafs meet 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 19 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLToronto Maple LeafsTOR | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Feb 20 | Toronto Maple LeafsTORTampa Bay LightningTBL | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | |
| Wed, Mar 17 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Mar 30 | Toronto Maple LeafsTORTampa Bay LightningTBL | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Lightning and Maple Leafs
The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW | |
| 13 | 7-4-2 | 16 | 4-3-1 | 3-1-1 | 50 | 41 | W4 | 6-2-2 | WWWWL |
Next Game for the Lightning and the Maple Leafs
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play at Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, March 18, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 18 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL Montreal CanadiensMTL | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs next play at New York Rangers on Thursday, March 18, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 18 | Toronto Maple LeafsTOR New York RangersNYR | MSG | Scheduled |
FAQ About Lightning vs Maple Leafs
What time is Lightning vs Maple Leafs on March 17?
7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT, 5:30 PM MT, 4:30 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Lightning vs Maple Leafs on?
The game is on The Spot - MTN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Lightning vs Maple Leafs being played?
At Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, home of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Lightning or the Maple Leafs?
The Maple Leafs. They are 7-4-2 with 16 points, against 7-3-1 and 15 points for the Lightning.
How many times do the Lightning and Maple Leafs play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Lightning 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 Lightning vs Maple Leafs end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:00 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Lightning vs Maple Leafs on national TV?
No. The Spot - MTN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Toronto and Tampa Bay markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated Scores update every 120 seconds while games are live.