NHL · Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs at Columbus Blue Jackets: NHL start time, rest and research checklist
7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT). Game 5 of 11 on the NHL slate, with each team's last result, rest and next game.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
Toronto Maple Leafs played at Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) in the NHL. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Columbus Blue Jackets 2. Toronto Maple Leafs played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.
Final: Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Columbus Blue Jackets 2
The DeepChamp AI app adds line movement, market context and player prop research for this game.
Both teams: last result, rest and next game
Away
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs won at home against San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Mon, Oct 19. This is the second night of a back-to-back for Toronto Maple Leafs.
Next on the schedule: home against New York Rangers on Thu, Oct 22 at 7:00 PM ET.
Home
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets lost on the road at Minnesota Wild 1-2 on Sun, Oct 18. Full days off before this game: 1.
Next on the schedule: home against Vegas Golden Knights on Sat, Oct 24 at 7:00 PM ET.
- Toronto Maple Leafs played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch.
- This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Columbus Blue Jackets.
Research checklist for Toronto Maple Leafs at Columbus Blue Jackets
Hockey scoring is low and high-variance, so research focuses on shot volume, ice time and goaltending rather than on the final score alone.
- Check the final injury and availability reports for Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets close to the start.
- Check the confirmed starting goalie, which is often announced on game day and moves totals.
- Look at line combinations and power-play units before trusting a shots or points number.
- Convert any price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Questions about this game
What time did Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets start on Tue, Oct 20?
Toronto Maple Leafs at Columbus Blue Jackets was scheduled for 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. It was game 5 of 11 on the NHL slate.
What was the score of Toronto Maple Leafs at Columbus Blue Jackets on Tue, Oct 20?
Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Columbus Blue Jackets 2 (final).
When did Toronto Maple Leafs last play before this game?
Toronto Maple Leafs won at home against San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Mon, Oct 19.
When did Columbus Blue Jackets last play before this game?
Columbus Blue Jackets lost on the road at Minnesota Wild 1-2 on Sun, Oct 18.
Is either team on a back-to-back in Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets?
Yes: it is the second night of a back-to-back for Toronto Maple Leafs. A back-to-back is one input to check, not a prediction on its own.
Does this page include odds or picks for Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets?
No. It is a schedule and research page built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. Use the DeepChamp AI app for line movement and player prop research.
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