Austin Konenski
Looking for the full NHL schedule today on April 13? Here’s the complete schedule, including start times, key matchups, and the must-watch games across the league on Monday.
Top NHL games to watch today
Here are the matchups with the biggest playoff implications and star power today.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers – 7:00 PM ET (ESPN+)
The Carolina Hurricanes look to solidify the most points in the Eastern Conference before the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers need a win to clinch a Stanley Cup Playoff spot through the Metro Division.
Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks – 8:00 PM ET (ESPN+)
The Nashville Predators must earn points to keep up with the Los Angeles Kings in the Wild Card standings with one less game. As for the San Jose Sharks, they must win their home game to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers – 9:30 PM ET (ESPN+)
The Colorado Avalanche are hoping to enter the Stanley Cup Playoffs healthy after winning the Presidents’ Trophy. However, the Edmonton Oilers need to win to keep up with the Vegas Golden Knights in the Pacific Division.
Full NHL schedule on April 13
Here is the entire NHL schedule today for Monday, April 13.
- Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning – 7:00 PM ET (ESPN+)
- New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers – 7:00 PM ET (ESPN+)
- Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers – 7:00 PM ET (ESPN+)
- Dallas Stars vs Toronto Maple Leafs – 7:30 PM ET (ESPN+)
- Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues – 8:00 PM ET (ESPN+)
- Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks – 8:00 PM ET (ESPN+)
- Buffalo Sabres vs Chicago Blackhawks – 8:30 PM ET (ESPN+)
- Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers – 9:30 PM ET (ESPN+)
- Los Angeles Kings vs Seattle Kraken – 9:30 PM ET (ESPN+)
- Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights – 10:00 PM ET (ESPN+)
Players to watch
Here are the standout players who could have a major impact on tonight’s NHL games.
Porter Martone – Philadelphia Flyers
Porter Martone is coming off a second straight game with a goal and the third in his last four matchups. Martone will bring his elite offense to Philadelphia in a potential playoff clinching game.
Macklin Celebrini – San Jose Sharks
Macklin Celebrini is coming off a two-point game against the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose needs his production to save the season. Celebrini will lead the offense with the Sharks’ playoff hopes fading quickly.
Connor McDavid – Edmonton Oilers
Connor McDavid had a quiet game against Los Angeles but it’s time for him to lead Edmonton to a victory. McDavid will likely play 20-plus minutes while anchoring the offense in a crucial game.
What’s at stake tonight
Tonight’s NHL slate features key matchups that could shape the playoff race across both conferences.
- Nashville looks to gain ground on Los Angeles for a division spot with one less game.
- Philadelphia hopes to clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a win against Carolina.
- San Jose faces a must-win situation against Nashville with its playoff hopes deteriorating.
- Edmonton looks to pass Vegas with the Pacific Division coming down to the wire.
- Los Angeles hopes to clinch a playoff spot with a win against Seattle and a Nashville loss in regulation to San Jose.
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