Need to know what NHL games are on TV tonight? Now that the 2018-19 season is in full swing, you can stream NHL games almost every night of the week until early April—especially if you invest in premium services like ESPN+ and NHL.TV. We’ve compiled the complete TV schedule of NHL games below, but first, you need to figure out how you’re going to stream NHL games. Here’s everything you need to know to watch NHL games tonight on TV.
How to watch NHL games tonight on TV
1) Sling TV
- Cost: $25-$40 per month
- Devices: Amazon Fire TVs, Android Fire Stick, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, Google Chromecast, and iOS and Android devices
- Local channels: Yes. (Check your local availability here.)
- Channels included: ESPN (Sling Orange, Sling Orange + Blue); NHL Network (Sling Orange Sports Extra or Sling Blue Sports Extra); NBC, NBC, and NBC Sports (Sling Blue, Sling Orange + Blue)
There are only two live TV streaming services that offer NHL Network: Sling TV and DirecTV Now. We’re recommending Sling TV in part because it offers a cheaper entry point, with basic packages starting at just $25 per month (compared to DirecTV Now’s $40-per-month Live a Little package). To watch NHL games tonight on TV, you’ll want to get the Sling Blue package, which offers NBC, NBCSN, and NBC Sports. But be sure to check their availability in your area with the link above. To get NHL Network, you’ll then add the Sling Blue Sports Pack for $10 per month, which includes Pac-12 Network, NBA TV, and the Golf Channel, as well as NFL RedZone. To add a full suite of ESPN channels, you’ll want to upgrade to the Sling Orange + Blue package. (Here’s a complete guide to Sling TV channels.)
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2) ESPN+
Cost: $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year
Devices: Amazon Fire Stick and Fire TV, Android and Kindle Fire, Google Chromecast, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, and iOS and Android devices
For just under $5 per month, you can unlock more than 180 live NHL games over the course of the 2018-19 season with ESPN+. Launched in April 2018, the service operates as an extension of the ESPN website and WatchESPN app, hiding a ton of live programming and original series behind a paywall. While games are still subject to regional blackouts, they’re clearly marked in advance in the app, as you can see below. If you’re looking to watch NHL games tonight on TV, ESPN+ offers the best bang for your buck.
3) NHL TV
Cost: $139.99 for the All-Access Pass, $24.99 per month for Monthly Pass, or $109.99 for a Single Team Pass
Devices: Roku, Apple TV (3 and 4), Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire Stick and Fire TV, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and iOS and Android devices
For hockey fan who doesn’t want to miss a single NHL game on TV tonight, or any night for that matter, there’s NHL TV (or NHL.TV). The premium service, like NFL Sunday Ticket or NBA League Pass, let’s you stream any out-of-market NHL game live or on-demand. In fact, you can watch up to four NHL games at once. It’s not cheap, but the All-Access Pass is a way better deal than the Single Team Pass. If you’re not convinced the service is right for you, NHL TV is streaming a handful of NHL games for free in October. They’re noted below.
NHL games tonight on TV: The complete 2018-19 schedule
The broadcast schedules for NHL games on ESPN+ and NHL Network do not extend beyond October. We’ll update this article when new information becomes available. We’ve also included the NHL games you can watch for free on NHL.TV. All games are subject to blackout restrictions and listed in ET.
Friday, Oct. 19
7pm, Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals | ESPN+
8pm, Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars | NBCSN
Saturday, Oct. 20
7pm, St. Louis Blues at Toronto Maple Leafs (or Montreal at Ottawa) | NHL Network
7pm, Chicago Blackhawks at Columbus Blue Jackets | ESPN+
10pm, Nashville Predators at Edmonton Oilers | ESPN+
10pm, Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights | Free on NHL.TV
Sunday, Oct. 21
7pm, Tampa Bay Lightning at Chicago Blackhawks | NHL Network
7pm, Calgary Flames at New York Rangers | ESPN+
Monday, Oct. 22
7pm, Colorado Avalanche at Philadelphia Flyers | ESPN+
8pm, St. Louis Blues at Winnipeg Jets | NHL Network
Tuesday, Oct. 23
7pm, Florida Panthers at New York Rangers | Free on NHL.TV
8pm, San Jose Sharks at Nashville Predators | NBCSN
9pm, Pittsburgh Penguins at Edmonton Oilers | ESPN+
Wednesday, Oct. 24
7pm, Toronto Maple Leafs at Winnipeg Jets | NBCSN
9:30pm, Tampa Bay Lightning at Colorado Avalanche | NBCSN
10pm, Vancouver Canucks at Vegas Golden Knights | ESPN+
Thursday, Oct. 25
7pm, Philadelphia Flyers at Boston Bruins | ESPN+
8pm, New York Rangers at Chicago Blackhawks | Free on NHL.TV
9pm, Washington Capitals at Edmonton Oilers | ESPN+
Friday, Oct. 26
6pm, Tampa Bay Lightning at Vegas Golden Knights | ESPN+
7:30pm, Winnipeg Jets at Detroit Red Wings | NHL Network
Saturday, Oct. 27
1pm, New York Islanders at Philadelphia Flyers | ESPN+
3pm, Edmonton Oilers at Nashville Predators | Free on NHL.TV
7pm, Montreal Canadiens at Boston Bruins (or Winnipeg at Toronto) | NHL Network
8pm, Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues | ESPN+
Sunday, Oct. 28
5pm, Dallas Stars at Detroit Red Wings | ESPN+
6pm, Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks | NHL Network
8pm, San Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks | Free on NHL.TV
Monday, Oct. 29
7pm, Calgary Flames at Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL Network
10pm, Minnesota Wild at Vancouver Canucks | ESPN+
Tuesday, Oct. 30
7pm, New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins | Free on NHL.TV
7:30pm, New Jersey Devils at Tampa Bay Lightning | ESPN+
8pm, Vegas Golden Knights at Nashville Predators | NBCSN
Wednesday, Oct. 31
10pm, Chicago Blackhawks at Vancouver Canucks | NHL Network
Thursday, Nov. 1
2pm, Winnipeg Jets at Florida Panthers | NBCSN
Tuesday, Nov. 6
7:30pm, Edmonton Oilers at Tampa Bay Lightning | NBCSN
Wednesday, Nov. 7
7:30pm, Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals | NBCSN
10pm, Nashville Predators at Colorado Avalanche | NBCSN
Tuesday, Nov. 13
7:30pm, Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres | NBCSN
Wednesday, Nov. 14
8pm, St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks | NBCSN
10:30pm, Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights | NBCSN
Tuesday, Nov. 20
10:30pm, Edmonton Oilers at San Jose Sharks | NBCSN
Wednesday, Nov. 21
7:30pm, Philadelphia Flyers at Buffalo Sabres | NBCSN
Friday, Nov. 23
1pm, New York Rangers at Philadelphia Flyers | NBC
7:30pm, Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning | NBCSN
Tuesday, Nov. 27
8pm, Vegas Golden Knights at Chicago Blackhawks | NBCSN
Wednesday, Nov. 28
7pm, St. Louis Blues at Detroit Red Wings | NBCSN
9:30pm, Pittsburgh Penguins at Colorado Avalanche | NBCSN
Tuesday, Dec. 4
7:30pm, Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres | NBCSN
Wednesday, Dec. 5
8pm, Edmonton Oilers at St. Louis Blues | NBCSN
10:30pm, Chicago Blackhawks at Anaheim Ducks | NBCSN
Tuesday, Dec. 11
7:30pm, Detroit Red Wings at Washington Capitals | NBCSN
Wednesday, Dec. 12
8pm, Pittsburgh Penguins at Chicago Blackhawks | NBCSN
Tuesday, Dec. 18
8:30pm, Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks | NBCSN
Wednesday, Dec. 19
8pm, Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals | NBCSN
Friday, Dec. 21
7pm, Buffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals | NBCSN
Thursday, Dec. 27
7:30pm, Philadelphia Flyers at Tampa Bay Lightning | NBCSN
Tuesday, Jan. 1
1pm, Boston Bruins at Chicago Blackhawks | NBC
Wednesday, Jan. 2
7pm, Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers | NBCSN
9:30pm, San Jose Sharks at Colorado Avalanche | NBCSN
Thursday, Jan. 3
7:30pm, Chicago Blackhawks at N.Y. Islanders | NBCSN
Sunday, Jan. 6
8pm, Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins | NBCSN
Tuesday, Jan. 8
7:30pm, Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals | NBCSN
Wednesday, Jan. 9
8pm, Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks | NBCSN
Thursday, Jan. 10
8pm, Winnipeg Jets at Minnesota Wild | NBCSN
Monday, Jan. 14
7:30pm, Montreal at Boston Bruins | NBCSN
Tuesday, Jan. 15
8pm, Los Angeles Kings at Minnesota Wild | NBCSN
Wednesday, Jan. 16
7:30pm, Boston Bruins at Philadelphia Flyers | NBCSN
10pm, San Jose Sharks at Arizona Coyotes | NBCSN
Thursday, Jan. 17
7pm, Chicago Blackhawks at New York Rangers | NBCSN
Sunday, Jan. 20
12:30pm, Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks | NBC
Monday, Jan. 21
4pm, St. Louis Blues at Los Angeles Kings| NBCSN
Tuesday, Jan. 22
9pm, Detroit Red Wings at Edmonton Oilers | NBCSN
Wednesday, Jan. 23
7:30pm, Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs | NBCSN
10pm, Nashville Predators at Vegas Golden Knights | NBCSN
Monday, Jan. 28
7pm, Winnipeg Jets at Philadelphia Flyers | NBCSN
Tuesday, Jan. 29
7:30pm, Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers | NBCSN
Wednesday, Jan. 30
8pm, Tampa Bay Lightning at Pittsburgh Penguins | NBCSN
Saturday, Feb. 2
8pm, Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers | NBC
8pm, Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks | NBC
Sunday, Feb. 3
12:30pm, Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals | NBC
Wednesday, Feb. 6
8pm, Boston Bruins at New York Rangers | NBCSN
Sunday, Feb. 10
12:30pm, St. Louis Blues at Nashville Predators | NBC
7pm, Toronto Maple Leafs at New York Rangers | NBCSN
Monday, Feb. 11
7pm, Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers | NBCSN
Tuesday, Feb. 12
7pm, Chicago Blackhawks at Boston Bruins | NBCSN
Wednesday, Feb. 13
8pm, Edmonton Oilers at Pittsburgh Penguins | NBCSN
Sunday, Feb. 17
12:30pm, New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins | NBC
3pm, St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild | NBC
6pm, Philadelphia Flyers at Detroit Red Wings | NBCSN
Monday, Feb. 18
7:30pm, Tampa Bay Lightning at Columbus Blue Jackets | NBCSN
10pm, Boston Bruins at San Jose Sharks | NBCSN
Tuesday, Feb. 19
8pm, Toronto Maple Leafs at St. Louis Blues | NBCSN
Wednesday, Feb. 20
7:30pm, Chicago Blackhawks at Detroit Red Wings | NBCSN
10pm, Boston Bruins at Vegas Golden Knights | NBCSN
Thursday, Feb. 21
8pm, Los Angeles Kings at Nashville Predators | NBCSN
Saturday, Feb. 23
8pm, Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers | NBC
Sunday, Feb. 24
7pm, St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild | | NBCSN
Monday, Feb. 25
7:30pm, Los Angeles Kings at Tampa Bay Lightning | NBCSN
Tuesday, Feb. 26
7pm, Buffalo Sabres at Philadelphia Flyers | NBCSN
Wednesday, Feb. 27
7:30pm, Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers | NBCSN
10pm, Chicago Blackhawks at Anaheim Ducks | NBCSN
Thursday, Feb. 28
7:30pm, Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston Bruins | NBCSN
Sunday, March 3
12:30pm, Washington Capitals at New York Rangers | NBC
7:30pm, Nashville Predators at Minnesota Wild | NBCSN
Tuesday, March 5
8pm, Minnesota Wild at Nashville Predators | NBCSN
Wednesday, March 6
7:30pm, Washington Capitals at Philadelphia Flyers | NBCSN
10pm, St. Louis Blues at Anaheim Ducks | NBCSN
Thursday, March 7
7pm, Columbus Blue Jackets at Pittsburgh Penguins | NBCSN
Sunday, March 10
7:30pm, Boston Bruins at Pittsburgh Penguins | NBCSN
10pm, Los Angeles Kings at Anaheim Ducks | NBCSN
Monday, March 11
8pm, San Jose Sharks at Minnesota Wild | NBCSN
Tuesday, March 12
7pm, Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins | NBCSN
Wednesday, March 13
7pm, Chicago Blackhawks at Toronto Maple Leafs | NBCSN
9:30pm, New Jersey at Edmonton Oilers | NBCSN
Sunday, March 17
7:30pm, Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins | NBCSN
10pm, Edmonton Oilers at Vegas Golden Knights | NBCSN
Tuesday, March 19
7:30pm, Washington Capitals at New Jersey | NBCSN
Wednesday, March 20
7:30pm, Tampa Bay Lightning at Washington Capitals | NBCSN
10pm, Winnipeg Jets at Anaheim Ducks | NBCSN
Sunday, March 24
12:30pm, Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals | NBC
8pm, Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks | NBCSN
Monday, March 25
8pm, Nashville Predators at Minnesota Wild | NBCSN
Tuesday, March 26
7pm, Carolina at Washington Capitals | NBCSN
Wednesday, March 27
7:30pm, New York Rangers at Boston Bruins | NBCSN
10pm, Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche | NBCSN
Sunday, March 31
12:30pm, New York Rangers at Philadelphia Flyers | NBC
7:30pm, Boston Bruins at Detroit Red Wings | NBCSN
Wednesday, April 3
8pm, St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks | NBCSN
10:30pm, Calgary Flames at Anaheim Ducks | NBCSN
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