Wondering what hockey is on tonight? This page lists the NHL games on TV tonight, with puck-drop times in Eastern Time and the national channel for each matchup. It updates every night during the 2026-27 season, so it is always current.
NHL games on TV tonight
Season opener: Monday, September 29, 2026 (all times ET). The 2026-27 campaign begins with a five-game Opening Night:
| Matchup | Puck Drop (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes | 5:00 PM | ESPN |
| Montreal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs | 7:00 PM | Local / regional |
| New York Rangers at Boston Bruins | 8:00 PM | ESPN |
| Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers | 10:00 PM | Local / regional |
| Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights | 10:30 PM | ESPN |
Updated nightly. Games without a national broadcast air on regional sports networks.
Where to watch: national NHL TV in 2026-27
Nationally televised games run on ESPN, ABC and TNT/TruTV, streaming on Max, with out-of-market games on ESPN+. Everything else airs on regional sports networks. For the season-long national slate, see our 2026-27 NHL National TV Schedule.
More NHL from Sports Brackets
- 2026-27 NHL National TV Schedule (ESPN, TNT, ABC): printable
- 2026-27 NHL Schedule: 84-game expansion, key dates and printable PDFs
- 2026-27 NHL Standings: live division and conference standings
FAQ
What NHL games are on TV tonight?
Tonight’s matchups, puck-drop times and channels are in the table above, updated every night.
What channel are the NHL games on?
National 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.
