The 2025-26 NHL season is in full swing, and the top hockey players in North America are already tearing up the ice. Ready to watch NHL games all season long?
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 Games on Today
All times ET
Monday, Jan. 11
| Game | Time | Channels |
| Seattle Kraken at New York Rangers | 7:00 PM | NHL Network, NHL Center Ice |
| Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres | 7:00 PM | ESPN Unlimited, NHL Center Ice |
| Tampa Bay Lightning at Philadelphia Flyers | 7:00 PM | ESPN Unlimited, NHL Center Ice |
| Carolina Hurricanes at Detroit Red Wings | 7:00 PM | NHL Network, NHL Center Ice, ESPN Unlimited |
| Vancouver Canucks at Montreal Canadiens | 7:30 PM | Amazon Prime Video, NHL Center Ice, ESPN Unlimited |
| New Jersey Devils at Minnesota Wild | 8:00 PM | NHL Network, NHL Center Ice |
| Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks | 8:30 PM | Chicago Sports Network, NHL Center Ice, ESPN Unlimited |
| Toronto Maple Leafs at Colorado Avalanche | 10:00 PM | NHL Center Ice, ESPN Unlimited |
| Dallas Stars at Los Angeles Kings | 10:00 PM | Victory+, NHL Network, NHL Center Ice, ESPN Unlimited |
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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