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What channel is Lightning vs. Leafs on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Wednesday NHL game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
After a thrilling Winter Olympics, the NHL resumes on Wednesday with the chase to the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Auston Matthews successfully served his role as captain of Team USA, delivering the United States their first gold medal since 1980. Matthews has played the last decade for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but the Leafs are currently enduring a down year and fighting for a playoff spot.
The Maple Leafs will return to the ice against the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are currently tied for the most points in the Eastern Conference. As one of the most successful NHL teams in the last 10 years, the Lightning are hoping to return to the glory of playing in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Here is what you need to know about the NHL matchup between the Lightning and Maple Leafs, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Lightning vs. Leafs on tonight?
- TV channel: TNT, truTV
- Live stream: DirecTV, HBO Max
The Lightning and Maple Leafs will both return to action in a nationally televised contest, as TNT will have the call along with a truTV simulcast. Fans looking for a live stream can find the game on HBO Max or DirecTV.
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Lightning vs. Leafs start time
- Date: Wednesday, Feb. 25
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The game between the Lightning and Maple Leafs on Wednesday night will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET live from Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Lightning vs. Leafs radio station
- Radio station:SiriusXM channel 91
Fans looking for Lightning vs. Maple Leafs on the radio can find the game on SiriusXM using channel 91.
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Leafs schedule 2025-26
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| 2/25 | @ Lightning | 7:30 p.m. |
| 2/26 | @ Panthers | 7:00 p.m. |
| 2/28 | vs. Flyers | 7:30 p.m. |
| 3/2 | @ Devils | 7:00 p.m. |
| 3/4 | @ Rangers | 7:00 p.m. |
Lightning schedule 2025-26
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| 2/25 | vs. Maple Leafs | 7:30 p.m. |
| 2/26 | @ Hurricanes | 7:00 p.m. |
| 2/28 | vs. Sabres | 7:00 p.m. |
| 3/2 | @ Wild | 9:30 p.m. |
| 3/5 | @ Jets | 8:00 p.m. |