Toronto and Montreal to play PWHL game at Scotiabank Arena on Feb. 16.

Credit: Arianne Bergeron /PWHL

The hottest thing in hockey is ready to play on another big stage.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League, in partnership with Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment, announced on Thursday that Toronto and Montreal will face off at Scotiabank Arena on Friday, Feb. 16.

“We’re thrilled to be bringing PWHL hockey to Scotiabank Arena – a fantastic venue for the latest chapter of one of pro hockey’s fiercest rivalries,” said Jayna Hefford, PWHL Senior VP of Hockey Operations in a release. “Whenever Montréal plays Toronto, emotions are high and the intensity rises. Montréal’s first-ever visit to Toronto is the only game on our schedule that night, so all eyes can be focused on our great players.”

Puck drop for the for the inaugural “Battle on Bay Street” is set for 7 p.m. ET. Tickets will go on sale Feb. 1, the same day the best in the PWHL will play in a 3-on-3 Showcase to cap off NHL All-Star Thursday.

“We are proud to be hosting this historic game here at Scotiabank Arena and opening up the home of our Toronto Maple Leafs to PWHL Toronto and PWHL Montréal to share the excitement of the league with fans across the city and beyond,” Maple Leafs President and Alternate Governor Brendan Shanahan said. “Recognizing Toronto’s passion for hockey and the growth of the women’s game, we look forward to offering the opportunity for even more fans to experience PWHL action live at Scotiabank Arena.”

The league made waves with great crowds turning out in the opening weeks of its first season, including a record-setting 13,316 turning out for Minnesota’s home opener at Xcel Energy Center on Jan. 6 against Montreal. With a capacity of 19,000 at the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs, organizers are hoping to give the record a run for its money.

It will be the second of five meetings this season between the Canadian rivals. Toronto struck first blood on Jan. 20, when they beat Montreal in a shootout in Verdun.

Currently, Montreal (4-2-1) sits atop the league standings, one point ahead of Minnesota. Toronto (2-5-0) is in last place, three points out of a playoff spot.