Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Rangers, March 18, 2027
Toronto Maple Leafs7-4-2, 16 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
New York Rangers7-5-1, 15 ptsThe Toronto Maple Leafs visit the New York Rangers on Thursday, March 18, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSG. The Maple Leafs arrive at 7-4-2 and the Rangers at 7-5-1. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Maple Leafs lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 18 | MSG | Scheduled |
Maple Leafs vs Rangers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Rangers play at Madison Square Garden in New York.
| Matchup | Toronto Maple Leafs at New York Rangers |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, March 18, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSG |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| Home team | New York Rangers (New York, United States) |
| Away team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Maple Leafs vs Rangers Start?
The Maple Leafs vs Rangers start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, March 18, 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 | New York, 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 Rangers
Toronto Maple Leafs at New York Rangers is on MSG, 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 York 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 Rangers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Maple Leafs and the Rangers meet 3 times in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Maple Leafs lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | New York RangersNYR4Toronto Maple LeafsTOR5 1-2, 2-2, 1-1 | MSG | Final | |
| Thu, Mar 18 | MSG | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Apr 10 | Toronto Maple LeafsTORNew York RangersNYR | MSG | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Maple Leafs and Rangers
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 Rangers are 7-5-1, 2nd in the Metropolitan with 15 points and 5-4-1 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 | 7-5-1 | 15 | 6-0-0 | 1-5-1 | 41 | 36 | L2 | 5-4-1 | LLWOTL |
Next Game for the Maple Leafs and the Rangers
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs next play at New Jersey Devils on Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 20 | Toronto Maple LeafsTOR New Jersey DevilsNJD | MSGSN | Scheduled |
New York Rangers
The Rangers next play vs Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET on ABC.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 20 |  Pittsburgh PenguinsPITNew York RangersNYR | ABC | Scheduled |
FAQ About Maple Leafs vs Rangers
What time is Maple Leafs vs Rangers on March 18?
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 Rangers on?
The game is on MSG. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Maple Leafs vs Rangers being played?
At Madison Square Garden in New York, home of the New York Rangers. The Toronto Maple Leafs are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Maple Leafs or the Rangers?
The Maple Leafs. They are 7-4-2 with 16 points, against 7-5-1 and 15 points for the Rangers.
How many times do the Maple Leafs and Rangers play in 2026-27?
3 times. 1 game has been played and the Maple Leafs lead the season series 1-0.
Does Maple Leafs vs Rangers 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 Rangers 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 Rangers on national TV?
No. MSG is a regional broadcast, shown in the New York and Toronto markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)