NHL Games on Today: Daily Schedule & How to Watch

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NHL Games on Today

All times ET

Wednesday, March 18

New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers – 7:00 PM – TNT, TNT West, MSG Sports Network

The New Jersey Devils visit Madison Square Garden looking to build on a high-scoring 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers earlier this month. Jack Hughes remains the offensive focal point for the Devils, coming off a dominant four-point performance in that previous meeting, while Nico Hischier anchors the top line with 23 goals on the season. The Rangers counter with a top-heavy attack led by Mika Zibanejad and Adam Fox, though the team has struggled with consistency recently, posting a 6-2-2 record in their last 10 games despite a 28-31-8 season mark.

Pittsburgh Penguins at Carolina Hurricanes – 7:00 PM – NHL Network, NHL Center Ice, FanDuel Sports South, SportsNet Pittsburgh

The Metropolitan Division-leading Carolina Hurricanes host the Pittsburgh Penguins in a clash between two of the Eastern Conference’s most productive offensive units. Carolina looks to rebound from a 5-1 loss to Columbus, relying on a balanced attack featuring Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov to maintain their narrow lead at the top of the division. The Penguins arrive with significant momentum following a 7-2 rout of Colorado, led by Evgeni Malkin’s resurgent play and Sidney Crosby’s team-high 59 points. While Pittsburgh has struggled historically at the Lenovo Center, their league-leading 28 unique goal scorers and improved defensive structure under Dan Muse present a difficult matchup for a Hurricanes team missing key pieces on the blue line.

Ottawa Senators at Washington Capitals – 7:30 PM – NHL Center Ice, Monumental Sports & Entertainment

The Ottawa Senators look to complete a season sweep of the Washington Capitals as they chase a wild-card berth in the Eastern Conference. Ottawa’s top ten offense, fueled by Tim Stützle and Brady Tkachuk, will test a Washington defensive core that has remained relatively stout but struggled to provide goal support for projected starter Logan Thompson. The Capitals enter tonight eight points back of the final playoff spot and must rely on Dylan Strome and Alexander Ovechkin to penetrate an Ottawa defense that allows the second-fewest shots against per game in the NHL. Special teams could decide this contest, as Ottawa’s ninth-ranked power play faces a Washington man-advantage unit currently sitting near the bottom of the league.

St. Louis Blues at Calgary Flames – 9:30 PM – NHL Network, NHL Center Ice, FanDuel Sports Midwest/Kansas City

The St. Louis Blues continue their Western Conference road trip against a Calgary Flames team struggling to maintain defensive consistency. St. Louis has shown improved form under Jim Montgomery, winning four of their last five games behind the emerging offensive contributions of Dylan Holloway and Dalibor Dvorsky. Calgary remains heavily dependent on veteran Mikael Backlund and defenseman Rasmus Andersson to stabilize a lineup that has struggled with high-danger turnovers and a bottom-tier save percentage. With Joel Hofer projected to start for the Blues, St. Louis holds a statistical edge in the crease over a Flames squad that frequently outshoots opponents but fails to convert those opportunities into goals.

Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche – 9:30 PM – TNT, TNT West, Altitude Sports and Entertainment, Victory+

The Colorado Avalanche host the Dallas Stars with first place in the division on the line. The Av’s are looking to snap a two-game skid and will lean on Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar to exploit a Dallas defense missing veteran presence due to recent injuries. The Stars enter tonight following the end of a 15-game point streak, but they boast a superior power play and deep scoring led by Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston, who has scored in every matchup against Colorado this season. This matchup features two of the league’s top offenses, placing immense pressure on goaltenders Jake Oettinger and Alexandar Georgiev to manage transition rushes and elite special teams play.

Philadelphia Flyers at Anaheim Ducks – 10:00 PM – NHL Center Ice, Nexstar, Victory+

The Anaheim Ducks host the Philadelphia Flyers at the Honda Center, pitting the Pacific Division’s top team against a physical Flyers squad. Anaheim’s offense is led by Leo Carlsson and a high-volume shooting approach that ranks third in the league, though they face a Philadelphia defense that allows the fourth-fewest shots per game. The Flyers rely on an aggressive forecheck and the scoring touch of Travis Konecny, but they must improve a league-worst power play to keep pace with the Ducks’ scoring depth. Expected starter Dan Vladar has been a bright spot for Philadelphia, and his ability to track pucks through Anaheim’s heavy net-front presence will be critical for a Flyers team that excels in low-scoring, physical contests.

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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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