Toronto Maple Leafs vs Los Angeles Kings, Dec. 30, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs7-4-2, 16 pts- 9:00 PMCT
- 8:00 PMMT
- 7:00 PMPT
Los Angeles Kings2-5-2, 6 ptsThe Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2026. Puck drop is 10:00 PM ET on ABTV. The Maple Leafs arrive at 7-4-2 and the Kings at 2-5-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30 | ABTV | Scheduled |
Maple Leafs vs Kings Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Kings play at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
| Matchup | Toronto Maple Leafs at Los Angeles Kings |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 10:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | ABTV |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| Home team | Los Angeles Kings (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Away team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Maple Leafs vs Kings Start?
The Maple Leafs vs Kings start time is 10:00 PM ET on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2026. That is 9:00 PM Central, 8:00 PM Mountain and 7:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 10:00 PM | Toronto |
| Central (CT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 7:00 PM | Los Angeles |
| Atlantic (AT) | 11:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 11:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Maple Leafs vs Kings
Toronto Maple Leafs at Los Angeles Kings is on ABTV, with puck drop at 10:00 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 Los Angeles 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 Kings in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Maple Leafs and the Kings meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19 | Los Angeles KingsLAKToronto Maple LeafsTOR | ABTV | Scheduled | |
| Wed, Dec 30 | ABTV | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Maple Leafs and Kings
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 Kings are 2-5-2, 7th in the Pacific with 6 points and 2-5-2 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 | |
| 9 | 2-5-2 | 6 | 0-3-0 | 2-2-2 | 21 | 32 | L1 | 2-5-2 | LWWLL |
Next Game for the Maple Leafs and the Kings
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs next play at San Jose Sharks on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 | Toronto Maple LeafsTOR San Jose SharksSJS | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Los Angeles Kings
The Kings next play vs New Jersey Devils on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 |  New Jersey DevilsNJDLos Angeles KingsLAK | MSG | Scheduled |
FAQ About Maple Leafs vs Kings
What time is Maple Leafs vs Kings on Dec. 30?
10:00 PM ET (9:00 PM CT, 8:00 PM MT, 7:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Maple Leafs vs Kings on?
The game is on ABTV. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Maple Leafs vs Kings being played?
At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, home of the Los Angeles Kings. The Toronto Maple Leafs are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Maple Leafs or the Kings?
The Maple Leafs. They are 7-4-2 with 16 points, against 2-5-2 and 6 points for the Kings.
How many times do the Maple Leafs and Kings play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Maple Leafs vs Kings 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 Kings end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 12:30 AM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Maple Leafs vs Kings on national TV?
No. ABTV is a regional broadcast, shown in the Los Angeles and Toronto markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)