Get ready for an action-packed night of NHL hockey, because tonight’s matchups are setting the stage for history, rivalries, and jaw-dropping performances that you won’t want to miss. With five games on the docket, including two nationally televised in the U.S. and one in Canada, here’s your insider’s guide to the most thrilling moments to watch—plus a full schedule to keep you in the loop.
First up, the Detroit Red Wings are on fire. Hosting the Utah Mammoth in the NHL on TNT doubleheader opener (7:30 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, truTV, TNT), the Red Wings are gunning for their third straight win. Detroit (19-12-3) has been unstoppable lately, going 6-1-2 in their last nine games to leapfrog into first place in the Atlantic Division. But here’s the twist: they’ll be without star forward Patrick Kane for the second consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. Meanwhile, Alex DeBrincat is lighting it up, scoring two goals for the third time in four games to hit the 20-goal mark this season. Can the Mammoth, led by Dylan Guenther’s 15 goals, spoil Detroit’s streak? And this is the part most people miss: Guenther’s four-game goal streak just ended in a 4-1 loss to the Bruins. Will he bounce back tonight?
Next, the Florida Panthers are starting to look like champions again. Despite missing key players like Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov, the two-time Stanley Cup winners are heating up, winning five of their last six games. As they kick off a three-game homestand against the Los Angeles Kings (7 p.m. ET; FDSNW, SCRIPPS, TVAS), keep an eye on Sam Reinhart, who’s been on fire with eight points in six games. But here’s where it gets controversial: the Kings are on a three-game losing streak and just lost goalie Darcy Kuemper to an upper-body injury. Can Florida capitalize, or will the Kings turn their luck around? Is this the start of a Panthers dynasty, or just a temporary surge?
In a potential Olympic preview, Jordan Binnington and Connor Hellebuyck face off again. These two goalies last met in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, where Hellebuyck’s Jets edged out Binnington’s Blues in a thrilling Game 7 double-overtime win. But Binnington got his revenge in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, helping Canada beat Hellebuyck’s Team USA. With both vying for Olympic spots in 2026, tonight’s matchup (8 p.m. ET; FDSNMW, SN) is more than just a regular-season game. Who do you think deserves the Olympic nod?
Brandon Bussi is on the verge of making history. The Carolina Hurricanes’ goalie can tie the franchise record for the longest winning streak (10 games) when they face the Nashville Predators (8 p.m. ET; FDSNSO). Bussi’s incredible 11-1-0 start has propelled the Hurricanes to first place in the Metropolitan Division. But Nashville isn’t backing down—they’re 7-3-0 in their last 10 games, with Filip Forsberg scoring five goals in his last five outings. Can Bussi keep the streak alive, or will Forsberg steal the show?
Finally, Jack Eichel is on a Vegas roll. The Golden Knights’ forward can extend his point streak to six games when they host the New Jersey Devils (10 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, truTV, TNT, SN1, TVAS). Eichel’s nine points in five games have been instrumental in Vegas’s 6-0-1 run. Meanwhile, the Devils are struggling, going 2-7-0 in their last nine games, but they’re getting defenseman Brett Pesce back from injury. Will Eichel keep dominating, or can the Devils pull off an upset?
Here’s the full schedule for tonight:
- Los Angeles Kings at Florida Panthers (7 p.m. ET; FDSNW, SCRIPPS, TVAS)
- Utah Mammoth at Detroit Red Wings (7:30 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, truTV, TNT)
- Winnipeg Jets at St. Louis Blues (8 p.m. ET; FDSNMW, SN)
- Carolina Hurricanes at Nashville Predators (8 p.m. ET; FDSNSO)
- New Jersey Devils at Vegas Golden Knights (10 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, truTV, TNT, SN1, TVAS)
What’s your take on tonight’s matchups? Which game are you most excited for, and who do you think will steal the spotlight? Let us know in the comments—we’re all ears!
