Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings, Jan. 27, 2027
Toronto Maple Leafs7-4-2, 16 pts- 6:30 PMCT
- 5:30 PMMT
- 4:30 PMPT
Detroit Red Wings4-4-3, 11 ptsThe Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2027. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET on DSN. The Maple Leafs arrive at 7-4-2 and the Red Wings at 4-4-3. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 27 | DSN | Scheduled |
Maple Leafs vs Red Wings Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Red Wings play at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
| Matchup | Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | DSN |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit |
| Home team | Detroit Red Wings (Detroit, United States) |
| Away team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Maple Leafs vs Red Wings Start?
The Maple Leafs vs Red Wings start time is 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2027. That is 6:30 PM Central, 5:30 PM Mountain and 4:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:30 PM | Detroit, Toronto |
| Central (CT) | 6:30 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:30 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Maple Leafs vs Red Wings
Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings is on DSN, with puck drop at 7:30 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 Detroit 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 Red Wings in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Maple Leafs and the Red Wings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22 | Toronto Maple LeafsTORDetroit Red WingsDET | DSN | Scheduled | |
| Wed, Jan 27 | DSN | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Feb 23 | Detroit Red WingsDETToronto Maple LeafsTOR | DSN | Scheduled | |
| Mon, Mar 1 | Detroit Red WingsDETToronto Maple LeafsTOR | DSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Maple Leafs and Red Wings
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 Red Wings are 4-4-3, 7th in the Atlantic with 11 points and 4-3-3 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 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-1 | 1-1-2 | 29 | 34 | L1 | 4-3-3 | LWOTWW |
Next Game for the Maple Leafs and the Red Wings
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs next play at Boston Bruins on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 30 | Toronto Maple LeafsTOR Boston BruinsBOS | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings next play vs Florida Panthers on Friday, Jan. 29, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 29 |  Florida PanthersFLADetroit Red WingsDET | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Maple Leafs vs Red Wings
What time is Maple Leafs vs Red Wings on Jan. 27?
7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT, 5:30 PM MT, 4:30 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Maple Leafs vs Red Wings on?
The game is on DSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Maple Leafs vs Red Wings being played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, home of the Detroit Red Wings. The Toronto Maple Leafs are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Maple Leafs or the Red Wings?
The Maple Leafs. They are 7-4-2 with 16 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Red Wings.
How many times do the Maple Leafs and Red Wings play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Maple Leafs vs Red Wings 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 Red Wings end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:00 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Maple Leafs vs Red Wings on national TV?
No. DSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Detroit and Toronto markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated Scores update every 120 seconds while games are live.