Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Feb. 20, 2027
Toronto Maple Leafs7-4-2, 16 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 ptsThe Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN. The Maple Leafs arrive at 7-4-2 and the Lightning at 7-3-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 20 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Maple Leafs vs Lightning Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay.
| Matchup | Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | The Spot - MTN |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Bay |
| Home team | Tampa Bay Lightning (Tampa Bay, United States) |
| Away team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Maple Leafs vs Lightning Start?
The Maple Leafs vs Lightning start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Tampa Bay, 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 Lightning
Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning is on The Spot - MTN, 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 Tampa Bay 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 Lightning in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Maple Leafs and the Lightning 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 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | ||
| Wed, Mar 17 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLToronto Maple LeafsTOR | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Mar 30 | Toronto Maple LeafsTORTampa Bay LightningTBL | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Maple Leafs and Lightning
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 Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic with 15 points and 7-2-1 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 | |
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW |
Next Game for the Maple Leafs and the Lightning
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs next play vs Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on DSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 23 |  Detroit Red WingsDETToronto Maple LeafsTOR | DSN | Scheduled |
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play vs San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 23 |  San Jose SharksSJSTampa Bay LightningTBL | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
FAQ About Maple Leafs vs Lightning
What time is Maple Leafs vs Lightning on Feb. 20?
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 Lightning 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 Maple Leafs vs Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Toronto Maple Leafs are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Maple Leafs or the Lightning?
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 Maple Leafs and Lightning play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Maple Leafs vs Lightning 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 Lightning 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 Lightning on national TV?
No. The Spot - MTN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Tampa Bay and Toronto markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated Scores update every 120 seconds while games are live.