Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes, Dec. 5, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs7-4-2, 16 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Carolina Hurricanes9-2-2, 20 ptsThe Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on CARNHL. The Maple Leafs arrive at 7-4-2 and the Hurricanes at 9-2-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 | CARNHL | Scheduled |
Maple Leafs vs Hurricanes Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Hurricanes play at Lenovo Center in Carolina.
| Matchup | Toronto Maple Leafs at Carolina Hurricanes |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | CARNHL |
| Venue | Lenovo Center, Carolina |
| Home team | Carolina Hurricanes (Carolina, United States) |
| Away team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Maple Leafs vs Hurricanes Start?
The Maple Leafs vs Hurricanes start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Dec. 5, 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 | Carolina, 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 Hurricanes
Toronto Maple Leafs at Carolina Hurricanes is on CARNHL, 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 Carolina 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 Hurricanes in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Maple Leafs and the Hurricanes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 | CARNHL | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Feb 16 | Carolina HurricanesCARToronto Maple LeafsTOR | CARNHL | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Mar 5 | Toronto Maple LeafsTORCarolina HurricanesCAR | CARNHL | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Maple Leafs and Hurricanes
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 Hurricanes are 9-2-2, 1st in the Metropolitan with 20 points and 8-1-1 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 | |
| 13 | 9-2-2 | 20 | 2-1-1 | 7-1-1 | 51 | 33 | W1 | 8-1-1 | WOTWLW |
Next Game for the Maple Leafs and the Hurricanes
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs next play at Dallas Stars on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET on Prime Video, KDFI.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 9 | Toronto Maple LeafsTOR Dallas StarsDAL | Prime Video, KDFI | Scheduled |
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes next play vs New York Rangers on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 8 |  New York RangersNYRCarolina HurricanesCAR | MSG | Scheduled |
FAQ About Maple Leafs vs Hurricanes
What time is Maple Leafs vs Hurricanes on Dec. 5?
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 Hurricanes on?
The game is on CARNHL. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Maple Leafs vs Hurricanes being played?
At Lenovo Center in Carolina, home of the Carolina Hurricanes. The Toronto Maple Leafs are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Maple Leafs or the Hurricanes?
The Hurricanes. They are 9-2-2 with 20 points, against 7-4-2 and 16 points for the Maple Leafs.
How many times do the Maple Leafs and Hurricanes play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Maple Leafs vs Hurricanes 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 Hurricanes 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 Hurricanes on national TV?
No. CARNHL is a regional broadcast, shown in the Carolina and Toronto markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated Scores update every 120 seconds while games are live.