The 2026-27 NHL season is hitting the ice! Will the Carolina Hurricanes defend their 2026 Stanley Cup Champions title, or will another NHL squad claim the sport’s top honor for themselves?
Check back daily for daily updates to the 2025-2026 NHL Playoffs schedule, so you never miss a moment of the action.
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NHL Games on Today (2026 Preseason)
All times ET
Monday, September 21
| Game | Time | Channels |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens | 7:00 PM | NHL Network |
| Detroit Red Wings at Columbus Blue Jackets | 7:00 PM | |
| New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils | 7:00 PM | |
| Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals | 7:00 PM | |
| Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins | 7:00 PM | |
| St. Louis Blues at Dallas Stars | 8:00 PM | |
| Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets | 8:00 PM | |
| Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks | 8:00 PM |
How to Watch NHL on TV
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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