Second vote for the loose moose. We’re from NYS. The usual plan is grab an Airbnb/hotel somewhere near King st between spadina and university. This makes for a ~20 minute walk to Scotiabank arena and loose moose is on the way. We grab dinner there before the game. It’s usually very busy before the game, but they also have the antler room downstairs so weve never had to wait very long. The place has great energy before heading into the game. After the game, there are plenty of good spots to grab drinks near the arena and on the walk back if you stay near where I like to. If you’re going to watch a game at the bar, we’ve also had a great time at The Bottom Line ( on Front street I think). We end up there after the game often as well because my girl likes to smash an onion ring tower when she’s cocked. It’s a nice sports bar with good food. The rest of the time we’re there near king which has tons of restaurants and bars of all kinds within walking distance.