The 2026 NHL Playoffs are in full swing, and the top teams from the Eastern and Western Conferences are all in the hunt to hoist the Stanley Cup.
Check back daily for daily updates to the 2025-2026 NHL schedule, so you never miss a moment of the action.
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NHL Playoff Games on Today
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Monday, April 27
Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins — 7:00 PM — ESPN
The Philadelphia Flyers (43-27-12, 98 pts) have a chance to close out the Pittsburgh Penguins (41-25-16, 98 pts) in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round, holding a 3-1 series lead at PPG Paints Arena. Philadelphia shut out Pittsburgh in Game 2 and has been the more consistent team through four games, while the Penguins stayed alive with a Game 4 victory. Pittsburgh needs another strong home performance to force a Game 6 in Philadelphia and extend their season.
Philadelphia Flyers leads the series 3-1
Vegas Golden Knights at Utah Mammoth — 9:30 PM — ESPN
The Utah Mammoth (43-33-6, 92 pts) host the Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, 95 pts) in Game 4 at the Delta Center, with Utah holding a 2-1 series lead after winning Games 2 and 3. The Mammoth are playing in their first-ever playoff run in franchise history and will look to take a commanding lead against a Golden Knights team that opened the series with a 4-2 Game 1 win but has since dropped two straight. Vegas needs to rediscover its early form and even the series before it shifts back to T-Mobile Arena.
Utah Mammoth leads the series 2-1
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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