Stars vs. Maple Leafs: How to Watch NHL Matchup on April 13

TV channel, streaming info, and key player absences for the Dallas-Toronto game.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:26pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a hockey game, with players and the rink deconstructed into sharp, overlapping planes of color and shape.A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes NHL matchup between the playoff-contending Stars and the injury-riddled Maple Leafs.Dallas Today

The Dallas Stars will visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and fans can stream it live. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries, including Tyler Seguin for the Stars and Auston Matthews for the Maple Leafs.

Why it matters

This inter-conference matchup features two teams heading in different directions. The Stars are second in the Western Conference standings and pushing for a playoff spot, while the Maple Leafs are near the bottom of the Eastern Conference and have been plagued by injuries to star players.

The details

The Stars (48-20-12) are led by veteran forward Jamie Benn and goaltender Jake Oettinger. They will be without several injured players including Tyler Seguin, Miro Heiskanen, and Roope Hintz. The Maple Leafs (32-34-14) are paced by Mitchell Marner but will be missing Auston Matthews, Michael Bunting, and Christopher Tanev due to injuries.

  • The game will take place on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

The players

Jamie Benn

Captain and veteran forward for the Dallas Stars.

Jake Oettinger

Starting goaltender for the Dallas Stars.

Mitchell Marner

Leading scorer for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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What they’re saying

“We know the Leafs have been dealing with a lot of injuries, but we can't take them lightly. We need to come out strong and play our game if we want to pick up two important points.”

— Jamie Benn, Dallas Stars Captain

What’s next

The Stars will look to continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Maple Leafs will try to play spoiler and pull off an upset at home.

The takeaway

This inter-conference matchup between the Stars and Maple Leafs features two teams heading in opposite directions, with the Stars looking to solidify their postseason position and the injury-plagued Leafs trying to play the role of spoiler.