Toronto Maple Leafs vs Dallas Stars, Dec. 9, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs7-4-2, 16 pts- 6:30 PMCT
- 5:30 PMMT
- 4:30 PMPT
Dallas Stars7-3-1, 15 ptsThe Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Dallas Stars on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET on Prime Video, KDFI. The Maple Leafs arrive at 7-4-2 and the Stars at 7-3-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 9 | Prime Video, KDFI | Scheduled |
Maple Leafs vs Stars Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Stars play at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
| Matchup | Toronto Maple Leafs at Dallas Stars |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Prime Video, KDFI |
| Venue | American Airlines Center, Dallas |
| Home team | Dallas Stars (Dallas, United States) |
| Away team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Maple Leafs vs Stars Start?
The Maple Leafs vs Stars start time is 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026. That is 6:30 PM Central, 5:30 PM Mountain and 4:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:30 PM | Toronto |
| Central (CT) | 6:30 PM | Dallas |
| 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 Stars
Toronto Maple Leafs at Dallas Stars is on Prime Video, KDFI, 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 Dallas 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 Stars in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Maple Leafs and the Stars 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 9 | Prime Video, KDFI | Scheduled | ||
| Mon, Mar 8 | Dallas StarsDALToronto Maple LeafsTOR | Prime Video | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Maple Leafs and Stars
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 Stars are 7-3-1, 3rd in the Central 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 | 4-2-0 | 3-1-1 | 32 | 20 | W5 | 7-2-1 | WWWWW |
Next Game for the Maple Leafs and the Stars
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs next play vs Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12 |  Vegas Golden KnightsVGKToronto Maple LeafsTOR | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Dallas Stars
The Stars next play vs St. Louis Blues on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on Prime Video, Blues App.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12 |  St. Louis BluesSTLDallas StarsDAL | Prime Video, Blues App | Scheduled |
FAQ About Maple Leafs vs Stars
What time is Maple Leafs vs Stars on Dec. 9?
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 Stars on?
The game is on Prime Video, KDFI. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Maple Leafs vs Stars being played?
At American Airlines Center in Dallas, home of the Dallas Stars. The Toronto Maple Leafs are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Maple Leafs or the Stars?
The Maple Leafs. They are 7-4-2 with 16 points, against 7-3-1 and 15 points for the Stars.
How many times do the Maple Leafs and Stars play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Maple Leafs vs Stars 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 Stars 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 Stars on national TV?
Yes. Prime Video, KDFI is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)