Toronto Maple Leafs vs Minnesota Wild, Dec. 15, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs7-4-2, 16 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
Minnesota Wild8-3-2, 18 ptsThe Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET on MINNHL. The Maple Leafs arrive at 7-4-2 and the Wild at 8-3-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15 | MINNHL | Scheduled |
Maple Leafs vs Wild Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Wild play at Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota.
| Matchup | Toronto Maple Leafs at Minnesota Wild |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MINNHL |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena, Minnesota |
| Home team | Minnesota Wild (Minnesota, United States) |
| Away team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Maple Leafs vs Wild Start?
The Maple Leafs vs Wild start time is 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026. That is 7:00 PM Central, 6:00 PM Mountain and 5:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 8:00 PM | Toronto |
| Central (CT) | 7:00 PM | Minnesota |
| Mountain (MT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Maple Leafs vs Wild
Toronto Maple Leafs at Minnesota Wild is on MINNHL, with puck drop at 8:00 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 Minnesota 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 Wild in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Maple Leafs and the Wild 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | Minnesota WildMINToronto Maple LeafsTOR | MINNHL | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Dec 15 | MINNHL | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Maple Leafs and Wild
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 Wild are 8-3-2, 1st in the Central with 18 points and 6-3-1 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 | 8-3-2 | 18 | 4-0-0 | 4-3-2 | 41 | 30 | W2 | 6-3-1 | WWLOTW |
Next Game for the Maple Leafs and the Wild
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs next play at New Jersey Devils on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 17 | Toronto Maple LeafsTOR New Jersey DevilsNJD | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
Minnesota Wild
The Wild next play vs Anaheim Ducks on Friday, Dec. 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on Prime Video, KCOP, MINNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18 |  Anaheim DucksANAMinnesota WildMIN | Prime Video, KCOP, MINNHL | Scheduled |
FAQ About Maple Leafs vs Wild
What time is Maple Leafs vs Wild on Dec. 15?
8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Maple Leafs vs Wild on?
The game is on MINNHL. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Maple Leafs vs Wild being played?
At Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota, home of the Minnesota Wild. The Toronto Maple Leafs are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Maple Leafs or the Wild?
The Wild. They are 8-3-2 with 18 points, against 7-4-2 and 16 points for the Maple Leafs.
How many times do the Maple Leafs and Wild play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Maple Leafs vs Wild 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 Wild end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Maple Leafs vs Wild on national TV?
No. MINNHL is a regional broadcast, shown in the Minnesota and Toronto markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)