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NHL Games on Today
All times ET
Friday, Jan. 9
| Game | Time | Channels |
| Los Angeles Kings at Winnipeg Jets | 8:00 PM | NHL Center Ice, ESPN Unlimited |
| Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks | 8:00 PM | Chicago Sports Network Plus, NHL Network Alt., NHL Center Ice, NHL Center Ice, CINE4K |
| St. Louis Blues at Utah Mammoth | 9:00 PM | ESPN Unlimited, NHL Center Ice, NHL Center Ice |
Saturday, Jan. 10
| Game | Time | Channels |
| New York Rangers at Boston Bruins | 1:00 PM | ABC |
| Calgary Flames at Pittsburgh Penguins | 3:30 PM | SportsNet Pittsburgh, NHL Center Ice, ESPN Unlimited |
| Columbus Blue Jackets at Colorado Avalanche | 4:00 PM | NHL Center Ice, ESPN Unlimited |
| Dallas Stars at San Jose Sharks | 4:00 PM | Victory+, NBC Sports California, NHL Center Ice, ESPN Unlimited |
| Florida Panthers at Ottawa Senators | 7:00 PM | NHL Network, NHL Center Ice |
| Anaheim Ducks at Buffalo Sabres | 7:00 PM | Victory+, NHL Center Ice, ESPN Unlimited |
| Vancouver Canucks at Toronto Maple Leafs | 7:00 PM | NHL Center Ice, NHL Network, ESPN Unlimited |
| Seattle Kraken at Carolina Hurricanes | 7:00 PM | ESPN Unlimited, NHL Center Ice |
| Detroit Red Wings at Montreal Canadiens | 7:00 PM | NHL Center Ice, ESPN Unlimited |
| Tampa Bay Lightning at Philadelphia Flyers | 7:00 PM | ESPN Unlimited, NHL Center Ice |
| Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators | 8:00 PM | Chicago Sports Network, NHL Center Ice, NHL Center Ice, ESPN Unlimited |
| New York Islanders at Minnesota Wild | 8:00 PM | NHL Network, NHL Center Ice, NHL Center Ice, ESPN Unlimited |
| Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers | 10:00 PM | NHL Network, NHL Center Ice, ESPN Unlimited |
| St. Louis Blues at Vegas Golden Knights | 10:00 PM | ESPN Unlimited, NHL Center Ice |
Sunday, Jan. 11
| Game | Time | Channels |
| New Jersey Devils at Winnipeg Jets | 2:00 PM | NHL Network, NHL Center Ice |
| Pittsburgh Penguins at Boston Bruins | 5:00 PM | NESN, NESN+, SportsNet Pittsburgh, NHL Center Ice, NHL Center Ice, ESPN Unlimited |
| Columbus Blue Jackets at Utah Mammoth | 7:00 PM | ESPN Unlimited, NHL Center Ice |
| Washington Capitals at Nashville Predators | 7:00 PM | NHL Center Ice, NHL Center Ice, ESPN Unlimited |
| Vegas Golden Knights at San Jose Sharks | 8:00 PM | NHL Network, NBC Sports California, NHL Center Ice |
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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