Big scheduling shake-up for hockey fans! The National Hockey League has officially moved the start time for Monday’s highly anticipated showdown between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs. Originally slated for 4 p.m. ET, the puck will now drop at 2 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Canadian viewers can tune in on Prime and TVAS, while fans in the U.S. can catch the action on FDSNDET.
Why the sudden change? The adjustment comes to make room for Game Two of the American League Championship Series (ALCS), which is happening the same day at Toronto’s Rogers Centre. It’s a rare case of two major sporting events vying for attention in the same city—a move that some fans might see as thoughtful coordination, while others may call it a scheduling headache. But here's where it gets interesting: hockey and baseball fans won’t have to choose between their teams.
To keep the excitement alive, the NHL and arena management have announced that spectators attending the Maple Leafs game can stay seated after the final buzzer and continue cheering as the ALCS matchup is broadcast live on the massive videoboard inside Scotiabank Arena. It’s a creative way to merge the passion of both sports communities under one roof.
For those planning ahead or trying to track team matchups throughout the season, the complete 2025–26 NHL regular-season schedule is now available at nhl.com/schedule.
But what do you think? Was moving the game start time the right call, or should the NHL have held firm and kept the original schedule? Should cities with multiple major sports teams do more to avoid these overlaps, or is this kind of crossover part of the excitement of being a sports fan? Share your thoughts in the comments—this one’s sure to stir some debate!
