TSN, Canada’s Sports Leader, today announced its regional broadcast schedule for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2018-2019 NHL season, including four pre-season and 26 regular season games.
TSN’s regular season broadcasts begin with the Leafs taking on all-star centre Tyler Seguin and the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, October 9 at 8:30 p.m. ET on TSN4 – and for TSN and TSN Direct subscribers in the Leafs designated broadcast region on TSN.ca and the TSN app., with extensive team and game coverage available on TSN 1050 Toronto.
Highlights of the 2018-19 LEAFS ON TSN broadcast schedule include:
- Four pre-season games, beginning with an away game vs. the Atlantic Division-rival Ottawa Senators on Wednesday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- The team’s tilt against their ultimate playoff foe, the Boston Bruins, at home on Monday, November 26 at m. ET.
- A home game against the current Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals on Thursday, February 21 at 7 p.m. ET.
- The Leafs’ final home game of the regular season against the defending Atlantic Division Champion Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, April 4 at 7 p.m. ET.
Broadcast Team
TSN’s coverage of Leafs games feature award-winning play-by-play announcers Gord Miller and Chris Cuthbert, alongside analyst Ray Ferraro with Mark Masters reporting from rinkside.
TSN’s acclaimed hockey panel, featuring host James Duthie, Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie, analyst Jeff O’Neill, and Dave Poulin contribute to LEAFS ON TSN, with TSN’s weekly segment The Quiz returning for the 2018-19 season.
TSN 1050 Toronto
TSN 1050 Toronto is an official radio broadcaster of the Leafs, delivering in-depth commentary and analysis from TSN’s best-in-class team of Insiders and experts. Game-day coverage is hosted by Jim Tatti and Greg Gilbert, featuring play-by-play by Joe Bowen and colour commentary from Jim Ralph, with contributions from by TSN 1050’s Leafs reporter, Kristen Shilton.
TSN 1050 is also poised to deliver robust Leafs coverage daily, featuring former Leafs Jeff O’Neill, Carlo Colaiacovo, and Mike Johnson. Colaiacovo joins Michael Landsberg on FIRST UP WITH LANDSBERG AND COLAIACOVO, weekdays from 6-10 a.m. ET. O’Neill joins Bryan Hayes and former NHL player Jamie McLennan on OVERDRIVE WITH HAYES, NOODLES AND THE O-DOG, Toronto’s favourite way to drive home, weekdays from 4-7 p.m. Additionally, Johnson is a regular on LEAFS LUNCH WITH ANDI PETRILLO, weekdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., which talks about everything going on with the city’s favourite hockey team. Visit TSN1050.ca for the complete radio broadcast schedule.
TSN.ca and the TSN App
TSN has the Toronto Maple Leafs covered from every angle across its websites, app, and social media channels, featuring the following highlights:
- Up-to-the-minute breaking news, scores, game recaps, and more
- Live streaming of games in the team’s regional market on TSN.ca and the TSN app
- Daily comprehensive coverage of the league, including analysis from TSN Hockey’s Insiders and Masters and Kristen Shilton
- Highlights, recaps, and must-see moments from around the league
- Fantasy picks, projections, and analysis from TSN’s Scott Cullen
- Photos, videos, and content posted across TSN’s official social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram
- BarDown.com rounds up all the viral moments and social media reaction from the new season
LEAFS ON TSN
TSN’s package of regional Leafs games are available on TSN4, TSN.ca, and the TSN app to TSN and TSN Direct subscribers that live in the team’s designated broadcast region as defined by the NHL, which includes Ontario (excluding the Ottawa Valley region).
2018-19 LEAFS ON TSN Broadcast Schedule
Pre-Season
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 19 | Maple Leafs at Senators | 7:30pm | TSN4 |
| Monday, September 24 | Canadiens at Maple Leafs | 7:30pm | TSN4 |
| Wednesday, September 26 | Maple Leafs at Canadiens | 7:30pm | TSN4 |
| Friday, September 28 | Red Wings at Maple Leafs | 7:30pm | TSN4 |
Regular Season
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 9 | Maple Leafs at Stars | 8:30pm | TSN4 |
| Thursday, October 11 | Maple Leafs at Red Wings | 7:30pm | TSN4 |
| Thursday, October 18 | Penguins at Maple Leafs | 7pm | TSN4 |
| Thursday, November 1 | Stars at Maple Leafs | 7pm | TSN4 |
| Tuesday, November 6 | Golden Knights at Maple Leafs | 7pm | TSN4 |
| Friday, November 9 | Devils at Maple Leafs | 7pm | TSN4 |
| Friday, November 16 | Maple Leafs at Ducks | 10pm | TSN4 |
| Friday, November 23 | Maple Leafs at Blue Jackets | 7pm | TSN4 |
| Monday, November 26 | Bruins at Maple Leafs | 7pm | TSN4 |
| Tuesday, December 4 | Maple Leafs at Sabres | 7:30pm | TSN4 |
| Tuesday, December 11 | Maple Leafs at Hurricanes | 7pm | TSN4 |
| Tuesday, December 18 | Maple Leafs at Devils | 7pm | TSN4 |
| Thursday, January 10 | Maple Leafs at Devils | 7pm | TSN4 |
| Monday, January 14 | Avalanche at Maple Leafs | 7pm | TSN4 |
| Friday, February 1 | Maple Leafs at Red Wings | 7:30pm | TSN4 |
| Monday, February 4 | Ducks at Maple Leafs | 7pm | TSN4 |
| Tuesday, February 12 | Maple Leafs at Avalanche | 9pm | TSN4 |
| Thursday, February 21 | Capitals at Maple Leafs | 7pm | TSN4 |
| Monday, February 25 | Sabres at Maple Leafs | 7pm | TSN4 |
| Thursday, February 28 | Maple Leafs at Islanders | 7pm | TSN4 |
| Monday, March 4 | Maple Leafs at Flames | 9pm | TSN4 |
| Friday, March 15 | Flyers at Maple Leafs | 7pm | TSN4 |
| Tuesday, March 19 | Maple Leafs at Predators | 8pm | TSN4 |
| Monday, March 25 | Panthers at Maple Leafs | 7pm | TSN4 |
| Tuesday, April 2 | Hurricanes at Maple Leafs | 7:30pm | TSN4 |
| Thursday, April 4 | Lightning at Maple Leafs | 7:30pm | TSN4 |
