The Toronto Maple Leafs return to Scotiabank Arena on Monday night to host their Atlantic Division rivals, the Tampa Bay Lightning. Both teams are looking to correct course after stumbling over the weekend. The Lightning have dropped three straight games, while the Leafs are fresh off a frustrating shootout loss to Montreal. With critical points on the line in the tightly contested Atlantic Division, this Monday night matchup promises plenty of intensity.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs game on TV tonight, along with streaming options, injury news, and betting predictions.
Game Information
- Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
TV Stations and Streaming Options
If you are looking to tune in, the viewing options depend heavily on your location due to national broadcast rights.
- In Canada: This game is part of the Prime Monday Night Hockey package. It will not be available on Sportsnet or TSN. English-speaking viewers must stream the game exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. For French-speaking viewers, the game will be broadcast on TVA Sports.
- In the USA: American hockey fans can catch the game nationally on the NHL Network. Streaming may also be available via ESPN+ (subject to regional blackouts) or through the Prime Video add-on where applicable.
Team Records and Season Overview
The Tampa Bay Lightning enter tonight’s contest sitting 1st in the Atlantic Division with a record of 16-10-2 (34 points). Despite their strong standing, they are in a mini-slump, having lost three consecutive games, including a tough 4-3 defeat to the Pittsburgh Penguins in their last outing.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are currently 5th in the Atlantic with a record of 13-11-4 (30 points). They have struggled to find consistency on home ice this season. Their last game was a tight defensive battle against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, which ended in a 2-1 shootout loss.
Leading Scorers (2025-26 Season)
- Tampa Bay Lightning: The Bolts are led by the dynamic Nikita Kucherov, who has posted 34 points so far this season. He is supported by Brandon Hagel, who is having a career year with 29 points and 15 goals.
- Toronto Maple Leafs: With Mitch Marner no longer in the picture, William Nylander has taken the reins, leading the team with 32 points. Captain Auston Matthews and veteran John Tavares (13 goals) continue to drive the offense, though the team is looking for more secondary scoring depth.
Key Injuries
Both teams are dealing with significant roster questions heading into tonight.
- Tampa Bay: The Lightning are banged up. Brayden Point remains out, while Nikita Kucherov and goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy are both considered questionable after missing the weekend action. Defenseman Victor Hedman has recently returned to the lineup, which is a massive boost.
- Toronto: The Leafs are in a precarious position in net. Joseph Woll is on Injured Reserve (lower body), and Anthony Stolarz is also sidelined with an upper-body issue. This leaves the net to rookie Dennis Hildeby, likely backed up by Artur Akhtyamov.
Betting Odds and Prediction: Can the Leafs Cover -122?
The betting markets currently have the Toronto Maple Leafs as -122 favorites, with the Over/Under set at 5.5 goals.
Personally, this line feels like a trap. On paper, the Leafs being favorites against the division-leading Lightning seems generous, but the oddsmakers are clearly reacting to Tampa’s injuries. If Vasilevskiy and Kucherov both sit, the Leafs should win. However, Toronto’s goaltending situation is terrifying. Relying on Dennis Hildeby against a Lightning team that—even depleted—knows how to score is risky. I don’t trust the Leafs to cover -122 with their current goalie crisis, but I do trust the goal scorers. My money is on the Over 5.5. Both teams have defensive holes right now, and I expect a sloppy, high-scoring affair.
- Prediction: Toronto Maple Leafs win 5-4 in Overtime.
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