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
Friday, Jan. 16
| Game | Time | Channels |
| Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes | 7:00 PM | NHL Center Ice |
| San Jose Sharks at Detroit Red Wings | 7:00 PM | NBC Sports California, NHL Center Ice, NHL Network |
| Tampa Bay Lightning at St. Louis Blues | 8:00 PM | NHL Center Ice, NHL Network |
| Nashville Predators at Colorado Avalanche | 9:00 PM | NHL Center Ice, NHL Network |
| Anaheim Ducks at Los Angeles Kings | 10:30 PM | Victory+, NHL Center Ice, NHL Network |
Saturday, Jan. 17
| Game | Time | Channels |
| New York Rangers at Philadelphia Flyers | 1:00 PM | NHL Center Ice |
| New York Islanders at Calgary Flames | 3:00 PM | NHL Center Ice |
| Seattle Kraken at Utah Mammoth | 5:00 PM | NHL Center Ice |
| Toronto Maple Leafs at Winnipeg Jets | 7:00 PM | NHL Network, NHL Center Ice |
| Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils | 7:00 PM | NHL Center Ice |
| Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators | 7:00 PM | NHL Center Ice |
| Columbus Blue Jackets at Pittsburgh Penguins | 7:00 PM | SportsNet Pittsburgh, NHL Center Ice |
| Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals | 7:00 PM | NHL Center Ice |
| Boston Bruins at Chicago Blackhawks | 8:00 PM | Chicago Sports Network, NESN, NHL Network, NHL Center Ice |
| Los Angeles Kings at Anaheim Ducks | 10:00 PM | Victory+, NHL Center Ice |
| Nashville Predators at Vegas Golden Knights | 10:00 PM | NHL Center Ice |
| Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks | 10:00 PM | NHL Center Ice |
| Minnesota Wild at Buffalo Sabres | 12:30 PM | NHL Network, NHL Center Ice |
Sunday, Jan. 18
| Game | Time | Channels |
| Tampa Bay Lightning at Dallas Stars | 2:00 PM | Victory+, NHL Network, NHL Center Ice |
| Ottawa Senators at Detroit Red Wings | 5:00 PM | NHL Center Ice |
| St. Louis Blues at Edmonton Oilers | 8:00 PM | 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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