The date we have all had circled on our calendars since the summer blockbuster trade is finally here. On Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Toronto Maple Leafs travel to Sin City to face the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.
This isn’t just another regular-season matchup; it is the first time Mitch Marner will skate against the team that drafted him fourth overall back in 2015. With Vegas riding a five-game winning streak and Toronto looking to bounce back from a tough loss, the stakes—and the emotions—could not be higher.
How to Watch Toronto Maple Leafs at Vegas Golden Knights
Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 PM EST (7:00 PM Local/PST). Here is where you can catch the action on TV and streaming platforms in North America:
- USA TV: Catch the national broadcast on ESPN and ESPN Deportes.
- Canada TV: Leafs fans in the designated region can watch on TSN4.
- Streaming: Viewers in the US can stream the game via ESPN+ or Fubo (free trial available). In Canada, streaming is available on TSN+.
Game Overview: Records and Recent Form
The narratives for these two clubs are heading in opposite directions as we approach the midway point of the 2025-26 season.
The Vegas Golden Knights (22-11-12, 56 pts) are arguably the hottest team in the NHL right now. They are coming off a thrilling 3-2 overtime win against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, where Mark Stone scored the winner 25 seconds into the extra frame. Goaltender Akira Schmid has been a revelation, stepping up in the absence of Adin Hill to secure his 14th win of the season.
On the other side, the Toronto Maple Leafs (23-16-7, 53 pts) are searching for answers. They were thumped 6-1 by the Utah Mammoth in their last outing on Tuesday, a game where their offense completely dried up. Toronto currently sits 6th in their division and needs points desperately to keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Leading Scorers (2025-26 Season)
Toronto Maple Leafs:
- William Nylander: 46 Points (16 G, 30 A)
- John Tavares: 40 Points (16 G, 24 A)
- Auston Matthews: 37 Points (22 G, 15 A) – Note: Matthews has played fewer games (39 GP) due to load management/minor injuries.
Vegas Golden Knights:
- Mitch Marner: 47 Points (11 G, 36 A) – The ex-Leaf is thriving in the desert!
- Mark Stone: Red hot with 15 points in his last 9 games.
- Jack Eichel: recorded 3 assists in the win vs. LA.
Key Injuries
- Vegas: Goaltender Adin Hill remains out with a lower-body injury, and Carter Hart is listed as week-to-week. Shea Theodore recently returned to the lineup, providing a massive boost to the blue line.
- Toronto: Starting goaltender Joseph Woll is healthy but has faced a heavy workload (3.16 GAA). The Leafs are mostly healthy up front but have been shuffling lines to spark offense.
Game Prediction and Betting Insight
The betting markets have the Vegas Golden Knights as -130 favorites, with the Over/Under set at 6.5 goals.
Personally, I think the “Revenge Game” factor is real. Mitch Marner has been vocal about how much he loves his new home, and with the way Jack Eichel and Mark Stone are playing, that top line is terrifying. Toronto is on the second half of a road trip and looked lifeless against Utah. While Auston Matthews usually steps up in big moments, the Leafs’ defense hasn’t shown they can contain a team that rolls four lines like Vegas. I’m taking the Golden Knights on the Moneyline (-130) and, given the Leafs’ recent defensive struggles (allowing 6 goals to Utah), I like the Over 6.5. Look for Marner to get at least two points tonight.
More NHL Action and Online Pools
If you are looking for more hockey tonight, check your local listings for the full NHL schedule. Aside from the Leafs game, the Utah Mammoth are in action again, and the race for the Art Ross is heating up with Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon neck-and-neck atop the 2025-26 NHL point leaders board.
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