NHL games today: The 2020-21 NHL season is in full swing after several weeks of play, and things are starting to get interesting.
Of course, every game is a divisional matchup, and rivalries are hard-fought night in and night out. There are always marquee games on tap each evening, and the slate should make for plenty of quality hockey for fans to take in.
The slate of NHL games today offers plenty of intriguing face-offs. We will get to see some of the best teams in the NHL face off on Wednesday, including right when the puck drops at 5 PM EST. The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to clash with the Carolina Hurricanes. as both clubs jockey for position near the top of the Central Division.
Later on is a duel between the Calgary Flames and the NHL-leading Toronto Maple Leafs. Calgary blanked the Leafs 3-0 in the last meeting, so you can bet Toronto is going to be ready to rally back. Capping off the evening is a 9:30 PM face-off between the hosting St. Louis Blues and red-hot Los Angeles Kings, who have won five straight amid a stunning turnaround.
Whether you’re looking to watch a top player or a compelling matchup, the schedule for NHL games today offers it.
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What are the NHL games today?
The NHL schedule could change at a moment’s notice because of COVID-19 concerns, but as of now, here are the NHL games today for Wednesday, February 24:
Game | Time (EST) | TV |
Tampa Bay Lightning @ Carolina Hurricanes | 5 PM | ESPN+, SUN, FS-CR |
Dallas Stars @ Florida Panthers | 5 PM | FS-F, FS-SW |
New York Rangers @ Philadelphia Flyers | 7 PM | NBCSN |
Calgary Flames @ Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 PM | SN, TVAS |
Minnesota Wild @ Colorado Avalanche | 9 PM | ALT, FS-N |
Anaheim Ducks @ Arizona Coyotes | 9 PM | FS-A PLUS, PRIME, FS-SD |
Los Angeles Kings @ St. Louis Blues | 9:30 PM | NBCSN |
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NHL TV schedule: Viewing info for upcoming games

Thursday, February 25
Game | Time (EST) | TV |
Boston Bruins @ New York Islanders | 7 PM | SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, MSG+, NESN |
Pittsburgh Penguins @ Washington Capitals | 7 PM | ESPN+, TVAS, NBCSWA, ATTSN-PT |
Carolina Hurricanes @ Tampa Bay Lightning | 7 PM | ESPN+, SUN, FS-CR |
Chicago Blackhawks @ Columbus Blue Jackets | 7 PM | FS-O, NBCSCH |
Calgary Flames @ Ottawa Senators | 7 PM | TSN5, RDS2, SNW |
Dallas Stars @ Florida Panthers | 7 PM | FS-F, FS-SW+ |
New Jersey Devils @ Buffalo Sabres | 7 PM | MSG-B, MSG+ |
Nashville Predators @ Detroit Red Wings | 7:30 PM | NHL Network, FS-D, FS-TN |
Montreal Canadiens @ Winnipeg Jets | 8 PM | TSN3, TSN2, RDS |
Edmonton Oilers @ Vancouver Canucks | 10 PM | SN |
Vegas Golden Knights @ San Jose Sharks | 10 PM | NBCSCA, ATTSN-RM |
Friday, February 26
Game | Time (EST) | TV |
Boston Bruins @ New York Rangers | 7 PM | NHL Network, SN, TVAS, MSG, NESN |
Los Angeles Kings @ Minnesota Wild | 8 PM | ESPN+, FS-N, FS-WI, FS-W |
Colorado Avalanche @ Arizona Coyotes | 9 PM | ESPN+, FS-A, ALT2 |
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