The Toronto Maple Leafs (1-1) are favorites when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins (1-1) on Saturday.
The Penguins aim to carry forward the momentum from their previous win, while the Leafs are eager to make an impact in their home opener of the season.
This will be the Penguins' third game in four days to start the season, with two of those matchups on the road. Given the team's veteran-heavy lineup and a current save percentage of just .875, there are some legitimate concerns on defense, especially going up against Toronto’s high-octane offense. Though it’s early days, fatigue combined with shaky goaltending could spell trouble.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins NHL game, plus plenty more.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins: Date and puck-drop time
The Maple Leafs and Penguins will lock horns against each other in a highly anticipated NHL game on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 7:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm PT, at Scotiabank Arena, in Toronto, Ontario.
| Date | Saturday, October 12, 2024 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario |
How to watch Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins on TV & stream live online
Local TV Channel: SN-PIT
National TV: NHLN, CBC, SNO, SNP, SNW
Streaming service: ESPN+
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How to listen to live commentary of Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Audio stream: SiriusXM
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins team news
Toronto Maple Leafs team news & key players
The Toronto Maple Leafs kicked off their season with a narrow 1-0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. They bounced back convincingly against the New Jersey Devils, winning 4-2.
Despite trailing 3-1 after the first period, Toronto maintained control throughout. It was a well-rounded offensive effort with four different scorers contributing, and Bobby McMann led the charge with a goal and three shots. Surprisingly, Auston Matthews didn’t register a shot in that matchup, while Dennis Hildeby was solid in goal, stopping 22 of the 24 shots he faced.
Pittsburgh Penguins team news & key players
The Pittsburgh Penguins had a rough start to the season, dropping their first game 6-0 to the New York Rangers. However, they rebounded well in their recent matchup against the Detroit Red Wings, securing a 6-3 win.
Anthony Beauvillier made a big impact, scoring twice and setting the pace for the team. In net, Joel Blomqvist turned away 29 of the 32 shots he faced, a solid showing compared to Tristan Jarry in the opener, who managed to save 34 of 40 shots. Strong goaltending will be crucial for the Penguins to build on their momentum in this next game.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins head-to-head record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 09/04/24 | Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL |
| 17/12/23 | Toronto Maple Leafs 7-0 Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL |
| 26/11/23 | Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL |
| 27/11/22 | Pittsburgh Penguins 1-4 Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL |
| 16/11/22 | Pittsburgh Penguins 2-5 Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL |