Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs: TV Channel & Start Time (Sat, Dec 19)
On TV in Canada: Sportsnet Ontario (national game, on TV in most of Ontario) and Sportsnet+ (streaming) · 7:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT · Scotiabank Arena, Toronto.
Where to Watch in Canada
National game — on TV in most of Ontario
Sportsnet+
Streaming — Standard, nationwide
Game Details
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Puck drop across Canada
- NT
- 8:30 p.m.
- AT
- 8:00 p.m.
- ET
- CT
- 6:00 p.m.
- SK
- 6:00 p.m.
- MT
- 6:00 p.m.
- PT
- 5:00 p.m.
Scotiabank Arena
Toronto
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Common questions
What channel is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs on in Canada?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs airs on Sportsnet Ontario (national game, on TV in most of Ontario) and Sportsnet+ (Standard, nationwide) in Canada on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
What time does Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs start?
Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Across Canada, that's 8:30 p.m. NT, 8:00 p.m. AT, 7:00 p.m. ET, 6:00 p.m. CT, 6:00 p.m. in Saskatchewan, 6:00 p.m. MT and 5:00 p.m. PT.
How can I stream Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs in Canada?
In Canada, Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs streams on Sportsnet+ (Standard, nationwide).
Is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs a national broadcast?
Yes, it's a national game in English, on Sportsnet Ontario (most of Ontario). Sportsnet+ Standard streams it nationwide.
Where is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs being played?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs is at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
NHL viewing guides
- Hockey Night in Canada 2026Is Hockey Night in Canada still on? Not for the NHL: Sportsnet's Saturday show is now Saturday Night Hockey. CBC's HNIC returns Dec 5, 2026 with the PWHL.
- Watch NHL in CanadaHow to watch NHL in Canada in 2026-27: Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ Mondays, Prime Video Wednesdays, TSN, TVA Sports and RDS, team by team, with prices.