NHL games on TV today: Full schedule, times, TV channels, live streams to watch 2026 hockey playoffs

The 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, with the Colorado Avalanche entering as favorites after winning the Presidents' Trophy by eight points over the Carolina Hurricanes during the regular season. The Florida Panthers, two-time defending Cup champions, missed the playoffs this year, guaranteeing a new champion in 2026. Playoff games are being broadcast across ESPN and TNT Sports platforms, with the Buffalo Sabres notably returning to the postseason after a 14-year absence.