Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs, Dec. 3, 2026
Florida Panthers5-4-2, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Toronto Maple Leafs7-4-2, 16 ptsThe Florida Panthers visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Panthers arrive at 5-4-2 and the Maple Leafs at 7-4-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Panthers vs Maple Leafs Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Maple Leafs play at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
| Matchup | Florida Panthers at Toronto Maple Leafs |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto |
| Home team | Toronto Maple Leafs (Toronto, United States) |
| Away team | Florida Panthers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Panthers vs Maple Leafs Start?
The Panthers vs Maple Leafs start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026. 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, Florida |
| 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 Panthers vs Maple Leafs
Florida Panthers at Toronto Maple Leafs is on Scripps Sports, 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 Toronto and Florida markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Panthers vs Maple Leafs in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Panthers and the Maple Leafs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Mar 6 | Toronto Maple LeafsTORFlorida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Mon, Mar 15 | Florida PanthersFLAToronto Maple LeafsTOR | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Apr 1 | Toronto Maple LeafsTORFlorida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Panthers and Maple Leafs
The Panthers are 5-4-2, 6th in the Atlantic Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 4-4-2. The Maple Leafs are 7-4-2, 3rd in the Atlantic with 16 points and 6-2-2 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 5-4-2 | 12 | 2-1-0 | 3-3-2 | 31 | 34 | L2 | 4-4-2 | LLWWW | |
| 13 | 7-4-2 | 16 | 4-3-1 | 3-1-1 | 50 | 41 | W4 | 6-2-2 | WWWWL |
Next Game for the Panthers and the Maple Leafs
Florida Panthers
The Panthers next play at Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 | Florida PanthersFLA Montreal CanadiensMTL | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs next play at Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on CARNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 | Toronto Maple LeafsTOR Carolina HurricanesCAR | CARNHL | Scheduled |
FAQ About Panthers vs Maple Leafs
What time is Panthers vs Maple Leafs on Dec. 3?
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 Panthers vs Maple Leafs on?
The game is on Scripps Sports. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Panthers vs Maple Leafs being played?
At Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, home of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Florida Panthers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Panthers or the Maple Leafs?
The Maple Leafs. They are 7-4-2 with 16 points, against 5-4-2 and 12 points for the Panthers.
How many times do the Panthers and Maple Leafs play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Panthers vs Maple Leafs 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 Panthers vs Maple Leafs 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 Panthers vs Maple Leafs on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Toronto and Florida markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)