Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs, April 3, 2027
Buffalo Sabres4-4-3, 11 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Toronto Maple Leafs7-4-2, 16 ptsThe Buffalo Sabres visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, April 3, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGB. The Sabres arrive at 4-4-3 and the Maple Leafs at 7-4-2. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Sabres lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 3 | MSGB | Scheduled |
Sabres vs Maple Leafs Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Maple Leafs play at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
| Matchup | Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, April 3, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGB |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto |
| Home team | Toronto Maple Leafs (Toronto, United States) |
| Away team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Sabres vs Maple Leafs Start?
The Sabres vs Maple Leafs start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, April 3, 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, Buffalo |
| 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 Sabres vs Maple Leafs
Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs is on MSGB, 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 Buffalo markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Sabres vs Maple Leafs in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Sabres and the Maple Leafs meet 4 times in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Sabres 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 15 | Buffalo SabresBUF5Toronto Maple LeafsTOR4 1-2, 1-2, 2-0, OT 1-0 | MSGB | Final/OT | |
| Sat, Feb 27 | Toronto Maple LeafsTORBuffalo SabresBUF | MSGB | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Mar 25 | Toronto Maple LeafsTORBuffalo SabresBUF | MSGB | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Apr 3 | MSGB | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Sabres and Maple Leafs
The Sabres are 4-4-3, 8th in the Atlantic Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 4-3-3. 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 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-0 | 1-1-3 | 31 | 41 | OT1 | 4-3-3 | OTLOTWOT | |
| 13 | 7-4-2 | 16 | 4-3-1 | 3-1-1 | 50 | 41 | W4 | 6-2-2 | WWWWL |
Next Game for the Sabres and the Maple Leafs
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres next play vs Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, April 5, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGB.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Apr 5 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBLBuffalo SabresBUF | MSGB | Scheduled |
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs next play vs Boston Bruins on Monday, April 5, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Apr 5 |  Boston BruinsBOSToronto Maple LeafsTOR | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
FAQ About Sabres vs Maple Leafs
What time is Sabres vs Maple Leafs on April 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 Sabres vs Maple Leafs on?
The game is on MSGB. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Sabres vs Maple Leafs being played?
At Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, home of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Buffalo Sabres are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Sabres or the Maple Leafs?
The Maple Leafs. They are 7-4-2 with 16 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Sabres.
How many times do the Sabres and Maple Leafs play in 2026-27?
4 times. 1 game has been played and the Sabres lead the season series 1-0.
Does Sabres 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 Sabres 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 Sabres vs Maple Leafs on national TV?
No. MSGB is a regional broadcast, shown in the Toronto and Buffalo markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)