Metallica’s James Hetfield & Adam Copeland Catch Leafs OT Win

AEW star Adam "Edge" Copeland and Metallica frontman James Hetfield were spotted enjoying the action at Tuesday night’s NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators, held at Scotiabank Arena. The two legends in their respective worlds caught the attention of fans and media alike as they cheered on the Leafs, who pulled off a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory.

According to the Toronto Star, Hetfield is currently in town ahead of Metallica’s two-night stand at Rogers Centre on April 24 and 26. The iconic metal band is known for drawing massive crowds, and Hetfield used his downtime to take in a game from Toronto’s hockey cathedral.

Copeland, an Ontario native and lifelong Leafs fan, was right at home. Not only did he attend the game, but he and Hetfield also posed for photos with Leafs legend Wendel Clark, who was in the building. The moment was a full-circle experience for Copeland, who has a Maple Leafs-themed man cave in his North Carolina home — complete with a rod hockey table branded with Wendel Clark’s name.

Also in attendance was WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus, another Ontario native and proud Leafs fan, rounding out an impressive trio of wrestling royalty representing at the rink.

Copeland and Hetfield’s meet-up wasn’t just a case of celebrity mingling—it was the union of two lifelong Leafs fans. Copeland, an avid metalhead, has never been shy about his Metallica fandom and even included "Metalingus" by Alter Bridge as his iconic entrance music, a song that nods to his love of heavy riffs. Sharing space with Hetfield at the game surely ranked high on his list of surreal moments.