Toronto Maple Leafs vs New Jersey Devils, Dec. 17, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs7-4-2, 16 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
New Jersey Devils7-4-0, 14 ptsThe Toronto Maple Leafs visit the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu. The Maple Leafs arrive at 7-4-2 and the Devils at 7-4-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 17 | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
Maple Leafs vs Devils Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Devils play at Prudential Center in New Jersey.
| Matchup | Toronto Maple Leafs at New Jersey Devils |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu |
| Venue | Prudential Center, New Jersey |
| Home team | New Jersey Devils (New Jersey, United States) |
| Away team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Maple Leafs vs Devils Start?
The Maple Leafs vs Devils start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | New Jersey, Toronto |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Maple Leafs vs Devils
Toronto Maple Leafs at New Jersey Devils is on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu, with puck drop at 7:00 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 New Jersey and Toronto markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Maple Leafs vs Devils in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Maple Leafs and the Devils 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 8 | New Jersey DevilsNJDToronto Maple LeafsTOR | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Dec 17 | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Mar 20 | Toronto Maple LeafsTORNew Jersey DevilsNJD | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Maple Leafs and Devils
The Maple Leafs are 7-4-2, 3rd in the Atlantic Division with 16 points and a last-10 record of 6-2-2. The Devils are 7-4-0, 3rd in the Metropolitan with 14 points and 6-4-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 7-4-2 | 16 | 4-3-1 | 3-1-1 | 50 | 41 | W4 | 6-2-2 | WWWWL | |
| 11 | 7-4-0 | 14 | 6-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 36 | 32 | W3 | 6-4-0 | WWWLW |
Next Game for the Maple Leafs and the Devils
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs next play vs Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 19 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBLToronto Maple LeafsTOR | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
New Jersey Devils
The Devils next play vs Boston Bruins on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 19 |  Boston BruinsBOSNew Jersey DevilsNJD | MSGSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Maple Leafs vs Devils
What time is Maple Leafs vs Devils on Dec. 17?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Maple Leafs vs Devils on?
The game is on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Maple Leafs vs Devils being played?
At Prudential Center in New Jersey, home of the New Jersey Devils. The Toronto Maple Leafs are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Maple Leafs or the Devils?
The Maple Leafs. They are 7-4-2 with 16 points, against 7-4-0 and 14 points for the Devils.
How many times do the Maple Leafs and Devils play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Maple Leafs vs Devils 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 Maple Leafs vs Devils end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Maple Leafs vs Devils on national TV?
Yes. ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)