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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Friday, May 15
No NHL games on today.
Saturday, May 16
Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens — 8:00 PM — ABC
Bell Centre hosts Game 6 of the second-round series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. Montreal leads the series 3-2 after taking Game 5 by a 6-3 score, and the Canadiens can close out the upset with a home win in front of one of the loudest crowds in hockey. Buffalo (50-23-9, 109 points) won the Atlantic Division but has been outplayed at five-on-five in most of the games this round. The Sabres need an early goal and disciplined penalty kill to push the series back to Buffalo for a Game 7.
Montreal leads the series 3-2
Sunday, May 17
No NHL games on today.
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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