Maple Leafs announce 2018 preseason schedule

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced their 2018 NHL pre-season schedule Friday.

The Leafs will play eight preseason games in total, including one neutral site game, three games at home and four games on the road.

Toronto opens its preseason schedule with a game in Lucan, Ont. as part of Kraft Hockeyville 2018.

In addition to hosting the preseason game, the town will get a cash prize to upgrade their arena.

This year’s preseason schedule includes a home-and-home series with four Atlantic Division rivals – the Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings.

Tickets for Maple Leafs preseason home games will be available through Ticketmaster.

Fans can register for Leafs Nation to stay up-to-date on ticket pre-sales and releases.

DATE                     OPPONENT    VENUE

Tues. Sep. 18            vs. Ottawa       Lucan Community Memorial Centre (Kraft Hockeyville 2018)

Wed. Sep. 19             at Ottawa         Canadian Tire Centre

Fri. Sep. 21                vs. Buffalo       Scotiabank Arena

Sat. Sep. 22               at Buffalo         KeyBank Center

Mon., Sep. 24             vs. Montreal    Scotiabank Arena

Wed. Sep. 26             at Montreal      Bell Centre

Fri. Sep. 28                vs. Detroit        Scotiabank Arena

Sat. Sep. 29               at Detroit         Little Caesars Arena