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NHL Games on Today
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Monday, April 6
Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres — 7:00 PM — NHL Network, NHL Tampa Bay Lightning, NHL Center Ice, MSG Sports Network, Scripps, Hulu
The Tampa Bay Lightning (48-22-6, 102 points) and Buffalo Sabres (46-23-8, 100 points) are first and second in the Atlantic Division and their meeting at KeyBank Center carries real significance as two clinched playoff teams fight for divisional seeding in the regular season’s final weeks. Nikita Kucherov has been exceptional for Tampa Bay with 125 points (42 goals and 83 assists) this season, while Tage Thompson leads Buffalo with 78 points and has been one of the NHL’s most reliable power forwards all year. The Lightning arrive on a two-game winning streak after defeating Boston 3-1 in their most recent outing, while the Sabres look to bounce back from a two-game skid with the advantage of playing on home ice.
Seattle Kraken at Winnipeg Jets — 7:30 PM — ESPN Unlimited, NHL Center Ice, TEGNA, Amazon Prime Video
The Winnipeg Jets (33-31-12, 78 points) are battling from three points outside the second Western Conference wild card spot, while the Seattle Kraken (32-32-11, 75 points) face a steeper climb from six points back as the regular season approaches its April 12 conclusion. Mark Scheifele leads Winnipeg with 94 points through 76 games and Kyle Connor has added 87 points (36 goals and 51 assists) as the Jets’ offense looks to carry the club through one final push. Connor Hellebuyck, among the NHL’s best goaltenders, starts in net for Winnipeg as the Jets try to build momentum and keep their long-shot playoff hopes alive.
Chicago Blackhawks at San Jose Sharks — 10:00 PM — ESPN+, NHL Network, NHL Center Ice, ESPN Unlimited, Chicago Sports Network, NBC Sports California
The San Jose Sharks (36-32-7) need every point they can find at SAP Center to maintain their Western Conference wild card chances, hosting the Chicago Blackhawks (28-35-14) in a late-night Pacific Time contest on Monday. San Jose dropped a 6-3 decision to Nashville in their most recent game, a result that boosted the Predators’ standing in the standings, and the Sharks cannot afford another slip with the regular season nearing its end. Macklin Celebrini has surpassed 100 points and gives San Jose a genuine star to build around as they push to stay alive in the playoff hunt.
Nashville Predators at Los Angeles Kings — 10:30 PM — NHL Center Ice, ESPN Unlimited, FanDuel Sports West, FanDuel Sports South
The Nashville Predators and Los Angeles Kings are deadlocked at 81 points in the Western Conference wild card race. The Predators have gone 7-3-0 in their last 10 games to reclaim the second wild card position, while Los Angeles needs a regulation win to close the gap on a tiebreaker that currently separates two teams with otherwise identical standing. Utah Mammoth sit five points clear in the first Western wild card spot, so the loser of tonight’s game faces serious pressure with the regular season concluding April 12.
Where to Watch NHL Games
There are plenty of places to make sure you don’t miss a moment of your favorite NHL team’s season. Here’s where to watch NHL hockey games on TV today and all season long:
- REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP (only available in some areas)
- TNT – 245
- ESPN – 206
- ABC –Check local listings
- NHL Network
- NHL® CENTER ICE®*
*currently available for satellite customers
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Frequently asked questions
When does the 2025-2026 NHL season start?
The NHL season begins on October 7, 2025.
When does the 2025-2026 NHL season end?
The NHL season ends on April 16, 2026.
Who won the NHL Stanley Cup Final last season?
The Florida Panthers won the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final.
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