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.
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NHL Playoff Games on Today
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Wednesday, April 29
Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning — 7:00 PM — ESPN2
This Atlantic Division first-round series is knotted at 2-2 after four games, three of which required overtime to decide. The Tampa Bay Lightning (50-26-6, 106 pts) rallied in Game 4 with Brandon Hagel scoring twice in the third period to even the series against the Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10, 106 pts). Two teams separated by nothing in the regular-season standings now meet in a pivotal Game 5 at Amalie Arena with Tampa Bay carrying the momentum from that dramatic comeback win.
Series tied 2-2
Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers — 7:30 PM — TNT, TNT West, truTV
The Philadelphia Flyers (43-27-12, 98 pts) have a chance to close out their first-round series at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Game 6, holding a 3-2 advantage over the Pittsburgh Penguins (41-25-16, 98 pts) after racing to a 3-0 series lead before Pittsburgh won back-to-back games to stay alive. Erik Karlsson has been central to Pittsburgh’s push and the Penguins carry the momentum of two straight wins into Philadelphia. The younger Flyers must close this out before the series swings any further in Pittsburgh’s direction.
Philadelphia leads the series 3-2
Utah Mammoth at Vegas Golden Knights — 10:00 PM — TNT, HBO Max, TNT West, truTV
The Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, 95 pts) host a pivotal Game 5 at T-Mobile Arena after evening the series with a dramatic overtime win in Game 4, neutralizing two straight road losses to the Utah Mammoth (43-33-6, 92 pts). Vegas has been difficult to beat at home throughout the playoffs and the T-Mobile Arena crowd is among the most electric in the league. Utah’s balanced roster gives them a genuine shot on the road, but the Golden Knights enter as heavy favorites on home ice tonight.
Series tied 2-2
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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