Toronto Maple Leafs vs San Jose Sharks, Jan. 2, 2027
Toronto Maple Leafs7-4-2, 16 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
San Jose Sharks6-5-1, 13 ptsThe Toronto Maple Leafs visit the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA. The Maple Leafs arrive at 7-4-2 and the Sharks at 6-5-1. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Maple Leafs vs Sharks Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Sharks play at SAP Center in San Jose.
| Matchup | Toronto Maple Leafs at San Jose Sharks |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | NBC Sports BA |
| Venue | SAP Center, San Jose |
| Home team | San Jose Sharks (San Jose, United States) |
| Away team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Maple Leafs vs Sharks Start?
The Maple Leafs vs Sharks start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Jan. 2, 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 | Toronto |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | San Jose |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Maple Leafs vs Sharks
Toronto Maple Leafs at San Jose Sharks is on NBC Sports BA, 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 San Jose 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 Sharks in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Maple Leafs and the Sharks meet twice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 19 | San Jose SharksSJS1Toronto Maple LeafsTOR3 1-0, 0-1, 0-2 | NBC Sports BA | Final | |
| Sat, Jan 2 | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Maple Leafs and Sharks
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 Sharks are 6-5-1, 4th in the Pacific with 13 points and 4-5-1 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 | |
| 12 | 6-5-1 | 13 | 2-2-0 | 4-3-1 | 37 | 43 | L1 | 4-5-1 | LWWLOT |
Next Game for the Maple Leafs and the Sharks
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs next play at Washington Capitals on Monday, Jan. 4, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 4 | Toronto Maple LeafsTOR Washington CapitalsWSH | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks next play vs New Jersey Devils on Monday, Jan. 4, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET on MSGSN, NBC Sports BA.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 4 |  New Jersey DevilsNJDSan Jose SharksSJS | MSGSN, NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
FAQ About Maple Leafs vs Sharks
What time is Maple Leafs vs Sharks on Jan. 2?
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 Sharks on?
The game is on NBC Sports BA. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Maple Leafs vs Sharks being played?
At SAP Center in San Jose, home of the San Jose Sharks. The Toronto Maple Leafs are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Maple Leafs or the Sharks?
The Maple Leafs. They are 7-4-2 with 16 points, against 6-5-1 and 13 points for the Sharks.
How many times do the Maple Leafs and Sharks play in 2026-27?
Twice. 1 game has been played and the Maple Leafs lead the season series 1-0.
Does Maple Leafs vs Sharks 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 Sharks 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 Sharks on national TV?
No. NBC Sports BA is a regional broadcast, shown in the San Jose and Toronto markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)