> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Toronto Maple Leafs 2016-2017 schedule: Games to watch for - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-2016-2017-schedule-significant-dates-must-see-games-and-more/ - Published: 2016-06-21T16:04:07.000Z - Updated: 2016-06-21T16:04:07.000Z - Description: The schedule is out, now let's pick dates that Simmons et all turn on Matthews. - Author: Adam Selvig - Tags: #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01 The [Toronto Maple Leafs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) schedule for their 99th season has been released. We already knew the season opened in Ottawa against the [Senators](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/ottawa-senators?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) on October 12th, and they open the ACC on October 15th versus the [Bruins](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/boston-bruins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). You can check out the[ ](http://mapleleafs.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=886649&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)entire schedule at the [Maple Leafs website](http://mapleleafs.nhl.com/club/schedule.htm?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), and see below for the press release. Oh, also your tweet has a typo, Maple Leafs > The schedule for our 100th season has been released. [#TMLtalk](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TMLtalk?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > FULL DETAILS → [https://t.co/TdqRQvdl7d](https://t.co/TdqRQvdl7d?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/MJLLU8o1hd](https://t.co/MJLLU8o1hd?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [June 21, 2016](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/745300583226159105?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) It's the 99th season, not 100th. Remember that season YOU CANCELLED?! > The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced their schedule for the franchise’s 100th season, with this year’s campaign commencing in Ottawa on Wednesday, October 12 before the team holds its home opener at Air Canada Centre against Boston on Saturday, October 15. > > The Maple Leafs will host the first-ever NHL Centennial Classic™, an outdoor regular-season game at BMO Field in Toronto, against the [Detroit Red Wings](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/detroit-red-wings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) on Sunday, January 1. > > The Maple Leafs also announced today that the hockey club will return to Halifax, Nova Scotia to begin its 2016 training camp and host a preseason game at Scotiabank Centre. The Maple Leafs will play eight preseason games in total, with their other three home games taking place in St. Catharines, Toronto and Hamilton. > > Further details, including additional plans for the 100th season, single-game ticket availability, broadcast information, and the training camp schedule will be released at a later date. **The facts** (via Maple Leafs release): **Longest home stand:** Five games – December 11 to 19 **Longest road stretch:** Six games – January 25 to February 6 **Number of back-to-back games:** 18 **Busiest months:** November, February and March – 14 games **Busiest home months:** November and February – 8 games **Busiest road month:** March – 8 games **Busiest day of the week:** Saturday – 22 games **Games to watch out for:** **Season opener:** Wednesday October 12th @ Ottawa Senators **Home Opener:** Saturday October 15th vs Boston Bruins **Matthews vs Laine:** Wednesday October 19th @ [Winnipeg Jets](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/winnipeg-jets?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) **Stamkos' first home game vs Tampa Bay:** Tuesday October 25th **First game vs Montreal (aka Flag Day):** Saturday October 29th @ Montreal **Matthews' 10th game:** Tuesday November 1 vs Edmonton Oilers **Hockey Hall of Fame Game:** Friday November 11th vs [Philadelphia Flyers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/philadelphia-flyers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) **First game vs [Stanley Cup](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl-playoffs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Champions:** Saturday November 12th: @ [Pittsburgh Penguins](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/pittsburgh-penguins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) **Western Canada road trip:** Tuesday November 29 - Saturday December 3rd - @ [Oilers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/edmonton-oilers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [Flames](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/calgary-flames?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [Canucks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/vancouver-canucks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) **World Juniors Road Trip:** Thursday Dec 22 - Thursday December 29: @ [Avalanche](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/colorado-avalanche?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [Coyotes](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/arizona-coyotes?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [Panthers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/florida-panthers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [Lightning](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/tampa-bay-lightning?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)\* \*Also Stamkos' first game back in Tampa Bay **NHL Centennial Classic:** Sunday January 1st: Detroit Red Wings @ Toronto Maple Leafs - BMO Field **Bye Week:** January 8th - 12th: No games scheduled. **Last game pre-trade deadline:** Saturday February 25: vs [Montreal Canadiens](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/montreal-canadiens?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) **First game post-trade deadline:** On the actual trade deadline! Tuesday February 28: @ [San Jose Sharks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/san-jose-sharks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) **California Road Trip:** Tuesday February 28 - March 3rd: @ Sharks, [Kings](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/los-angeles-kings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [Ducks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/anaheim-ducks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) **Final game of the season:** Sunday April 9th vs [Columbus Blue Jackets](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/columbus-blue-jackets?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Enjoy the season everyone!