NHL Playoffs 2026 TV Schedule
What Channel are the NHL Playoffs on?
The NHL Playoffs are on ABC, ESPN, TNT, TBS and Hulu. All Stanley Cup Finals games are televised on ABC. Stream the NHL Playoffs on fuboTV, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream. The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs start mid April with the first round.
NHL on TV Saturday, 5/9/2026
| NHL PLAYOFFS | TIME ET | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 4: Carolina Hurricanes at Philadelphia Flyers | 6:00pm | TNT MAX |
| Western Conference Semifinals Game 3: Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild | 9:00pm | TNT MAX |
NHL on TV Sunday, 5/10/2026
| NHL PLAYOFFS | TIME ET | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 3: Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens | 7:00pm | ESPN |
| Western Conference Semifinals Game 4: Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks | 9:30pm | ESPN |
NHL on TV Monday, 5/11/2026
| NHL PLAYOFFS | TIME ET | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5: Philadephia Flyers at Carolina Hurricanes | - | ESPN |
| Western Conference Semifinals Game 4: Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild | - | ESPN |
NHL on TV Tuesday, 5/12/2026
| NHL PLAYOFFS | TIME ET | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 4: Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens | - | ESPN |
| Western Conference Semifinals Game 5: Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights | - | ESPN |
NHL on TV Wednesday, 5/13/2026
| NHL PLAYOFFS | TIME ET | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 6: Carolina Hurricanes at Philadelphia Flyers | - | TNT MAX |
| Western Conference Semifinals Game 5: Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche | - | TNT MAX |
NHL on TV Thursday, 5/14/2026
| NHL PLAYOFFS | TIME ET | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5: Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres | - | TNT MAX |
| Western Conference Semifinals Game 6: Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks | - | TNT MAX |
NHL on TV Friday, 5/15/2026
| NHL PLAYOFFS | TIME ET | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Western Conference Semifinals Game 6: Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild | - | ESPN |
NHL on TV Saturday, 5/16/2026
| NHL PLAYOFFS | TIME ET | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 6: Philadephia Flyers at Carolina Hurricanes | - | TNT MAX |
| Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 7: Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens | - | ABC ESPN |
| Western Conference Semifinals Game 7: Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights | - | ABC ESPN |
NHL on TV Sunday, 5/17/2026
| NHL PLAYOFFS | TIME ET | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Western Conference Semifinals Game 7: Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche | - | TNT MAX |
NHL on TV Monday, 5/19/2026
| NHL PLAYOFFS | TIME ET | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 7: Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres | - | ESPN |
