This page tracks NHL on TV tonight: every game on the slate with puck-drop times in Eastern Time and the national TV channel. It refreshes nightly through the 2026-27 season, so you always know what is on and where to watch.
Tonight’s NHL games on TV
Next up: Opening Night, Monday, September 29, 2026 (all times ET; the 2026-27 season opens with a five-game slate):
| Time (ET) | Matchup | National TV |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM | Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes | ESPN |
| 7:00 PM | Montreal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs | Local / regional |
| 8:00 PM | New York Rangers at Boston Bruins | ESPN |
| 10:00 PM | Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers | Local / regional |
| 10:30 PM | Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights | ESPN |
Updated nightly. Local and regional games without a national broadcast air on each team’s regional sports network.
How to watch the NHL in 2026-27
National games air on ESPN, ABC and TNT/TruTV (streaming on Max), and out-of-market games stream on ESPN+. Local matchups air on each team’s regional sports network. For the full slate and printables, see the links below.
More NHL schedules
- 2026-27 NHL Opening Night: full September 29 schedule
- 2026-27 NHL schedule: free printable PDF and key dates
- 2026-27 NHL standings and playoff picture
NHL on TV tonight: FAQ
What NHL games are on tonight?
Tonight’s games and their national TV channels are listed in the table above, in Eastern Time. The list updates nightly.
What channel is the NHL on?
Nationally televised games air on ESPN, ABC or TNT/TruTV, with out-of-market coverage on ESPN+. Local games air on regional sports networks.
Schedule and broadcast data from the NHL and subject to change.
