When the NHL season begins Tuesday, viewers will know exactly where to go to watch games on national television. Local games are another story.
The NHL faces the same local broadcast instability that has vexed Major League Baseball and the NBA. During the offseason, the NHL unveiled a centralized production hub providing support for local broadcasts specifically under team control, partially overseen by NHL chief media officer/senior EVP David Proper.
Six teams this season — the Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues — will fall under that umbrella, with each having an over-the-air presence, distribution through carriers like Charter and Fubo, and a direct-to-subscriber streaming option through Prime Video.
Other franchises have changed their streaming distribution, including two of the NHL-produced teams that had formerly been on Victory+. Regional broadcasts for five NHL teams will be available to stream on DAZN this season, which has steadily picked up U.S. local sports rights over the last few months. MLB Local Media is providing production and distribution support for Detroit SportsNet, which will air Red Wings games for the first time this season.
As a reminder, the NHL is the only one of the four major U.S. professional sports leagues to televise first-round playoff games on regional television.
With the 2026-27 regular season set to begin, Sports Media Watch has compiled a guide to finding and accessing local broadcasts for the 32 NHL franchises
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| Atlantic | Metropolitan | Central | Pacific |
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| BOS | CAR | CHI | ANA |
| BUF | CBJ | COL | CGY |
| DET | NJD | DAL | EDM |
| FLA | NYI | MIN | LAK |
| MTL | NYR | NSH | SJS |
| OTT | PHI | STL | SEA |
| TBL | PIT | UTA | VAN |
| TOR | WSH | WPG | VGK |
Anaheim Ducks
NHL Productions will produce Anaheim Ducks regional broadcasts for the first time this season after games previously aired through Victory+. While Ducks games are now streaming on Prime Video, they will not require an additional subscription to view beyond a standard Amazon Prime membership ($15/month or $140/year). The platform will be the exclusive streaming home for 12 regional broadcasts, but there will also be distribution across other platforms such as Charter and Fubo.
The Ducks will also have a robust presence on over-the-air television with 65 of 77 regional games broadcasting across FOX Los Angeles and KTTV FOX 11. This will mark the third consecutive season in which a selection of Ducks games will be simulcast on broadcast television.
Ducks television broadcasts will feature play-by-play announcer John Ahlers with analysts Brian Hayward and Guy Hebert. Audio broadcasts through Ducks Stream, which does not have a terrestrial radio home, include play-by-play voice Aaron Cooney, analyst Emerson Etem and host Alexis Downie.
The Ducks finished third in the Pacific division with a 43-33-6 record, good for 92 points and the organization’s first Stanley Cup Playoff appearance in eight years. The season begins on the road with an Opening Night matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, Oct. 2 at 10 PM ET.
Boston Bruins
New England Sports Network has aired Boston Bruins regional game broadcasts for more than four decades. In-market streaming of Bruins games remains available on NESN 360 for $30/month or $240/year, a subscription that also includes access to Boston Red Sox regional game broadcasts. Beasley-owned 98.5 The Sports Hub is entering its 17th year as the flagship radio home of Bruins hockey.
Television broadcasts of Bruins games on NESN feature play-by-play announcer Judd Sirott with analyst Andy Brickley and rinkside reporters Adam Pellerin and Andrew Raycroft. Pellerin will also work as an occasional analyst and host for NESN, while Sophia Jurksztowicz returns as the primary host for the broadcasts. Ryan Johnston and Bob Beers will work together on Bruins radio broadcasts on 98.5 The Sports Hub for a third consecutive season.
The Bruins finished fourth in the Atlantic division last season with a 45-27-10 record, compiling a total of 100 points but falling in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Boston will try to secure its first Stanley Cup championship since 2010-11, opening the season at home on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 8 PM ET against the New York Rangers.
Buffalo Sabres
DAZN is the new streaming home of Buffalo Sabres hockey on MSG Networks after games had previously been available through The Gotham Sports App. Sabres hockey, which airs on a regional basis primarily in the western New York region, is available to view with DAZN for $30/month, a subscription that also includes access to New York Knicks basketball. MSG Networks has broadcast Sabres hockey for the last two decades.
Television broadcasts of Sabres hockey on MSG Networks feature the longtime duo of play-by-play announcer Dan Dunleavy and analyst Rob Ray, along with host Brian Duff and analyst Martin Biron. Flagship radio station WGR airs simulcasts the television feed on air but has other talent such as reporter Paul Hamilton and postgame host Brian Koziol.
The Sabres finished atop the Atlantic division last season with a 50-23-9 record, totaling 109 points and the organization’s first playoff appearance in 14 seasons. While the team ultimately fell in the second round, there is hope and optimism that the team can contend for a Stanley Cup title this season. The journey begins with an Opening Night matchup on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 PM ET against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames regional broadcasts have been airing on Sportsnet networks for nearly three decades, and the organization recently inked an extension with the company through 2035. Sportsnet West is the primary channel airing Flames games, which also televises Edmonton Oilers hockey throughout the regular season as well.
In-market streaming of Flames hockey is available through the Sportsnet+ direct-to-consumer service, which offers a standard subscription for $35/month or $270/year. The premium version includes access to out-of-market games for Canadian NHL teams and U.S.-team matchups priced at $45/month or $345/year.
Flames television broadcasts include new analyst Kevin Sawyer working with play-by-play announcer Jon Abbott and host Brendan Parker. Live game broadcasts on QR Calgary 770 AM consist of play-by-play announcer Derek Wills, analyst Meaghan Mikkelson and host Pat Steinberg.
The Flames finished second to last in the Pacific division last year with a 34-39-9 record (77 points), falling short of a playoff appearance. Calgary opens its final season at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 9 PM ET against the Seattle Kraken.
Carolina Hurricanes
NHL Productions will produce Carolina Hurricanes regional broadcasts for the first time this season through the Hurricanes Hockey Network. The team established the RSN during the offseason, providing a new broadcast home for regional games after previously airing on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast. Of course, the FanDuel-branded RSNs were owned by Main Street Sports Group, which announced plans to “wind down” its operations following the previous season barring “a strategic transaction.”
In-market streaming of Hurricanes hockey will take place through Prime Video, albeit under a different arrangement than some of the other teams. Although Hurricanes broadcasts do not require a paid Amazon Prime subscription to access, viewing the games costs $20/month or $100/year. Hurricanes television broadcasts will be available to view through Spectrum and Fubo throughout the season, and the team is also placing 10 games over the air on WRAL and FOX 50, primarily on Saturday nights.
The Hurricanes Hockey Network will maintain the on-air talent roster of play-by-play announcer Mike Maniscalco, analyst Tripp Tracy, host Hanna Yates and studio analyst Shane Willis. The live game broadcasts are simulcast on 99.9 FM The Fan, owned by Capitol Broadcasting Company, with pregame/postgame host Adam Gold.
The defending Stanley Cup champions finished the 2025-26 NHL regular season atop the Metropolitan division with 113 points on a 53-22-7 overall record. Carolina begins its title defense with banner night on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5 PM ET against the Florida Panthers, who, ironically enough, won the preceding two Stanley Cup championships.
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Sports Network will air Chicago Blackhawks regional broadcasts for a third consecutive season after games were previously broadcast through NBC Sports Chicago. The RSN — which is owned by Standard Media in partnership with Jerry Reinsdorf and the Wirtz Corporation — has broadened its distribution since its launch in November 2024.
The network also has a direct-to-consumer streaming product that provides access to Blackhawks games for $20/month. In addition, CHSN sells an all-access plan for $30/month or $350/year that includes Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox regional game broadcasts, along with other programming.
Blackhawks television broadcasts on Chicago Sports Network feature play-by-play announcer Rick Ball and analyst Darren Pang for a third consecutive season. Audio broadcasts on WGN Radio feature play-by-play voice John Wiedeman with analyst Steve Konroyd and host Charlie Roumeliotis.
The Blackhawks missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a sixth consecutive season last year, finishing with a 29-39-14 record (72 points). Chicago begins the new season on Tuesday, Sept. 29 with a matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights at 10:30 PM ET.
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche regional game broadcasts remain on Altitude Sports for a 22nd consecutive year, one of the longest ongoing television runs in the league. The regional sports network is owned by Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, which has ownership over the team itself in addition to the Denver Nuggets and Ball Arena.
Avalanche games are available to stream through Altitude+, a direct-to-consumer service that launched ahead of the 2024-25 season. Subscriptions are priced at $20/month or $200/year and also include access to Nuggets regional broadcasts. In addition, 20 games will be simulcast over the air across 9NEWS and KTVD.
Avalanche game broadcasts feature play-by-play announcer Marc Moser with analysts Mark Rycroft and John-Michael Liles and reporter Lauren Gardner. Radio broadcasts of Avalanche hockey, which air on Altitude Sports Radio, include play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey and host Mark Bertagnolli.
The Avalanche made the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a ninth consecutive season last year, attaining a league-high 121 points on a 55-16-11 record. Colorado opens the 2026-27 NHL regular season with a home matchup against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 10 PM ET.
Columbus Blue Jackets
The new Blue Jackets Hockey Network will carry Columbus Blue Jackets games this season, replacing the defunct FanDuel Sports Network Ohio. The team coordinated with the league in creating the new network, part of a broader production and distribution partnership.
In working with NHL Productions, Blue Jackets games will be available to stream through Prime Video. Consumers can view Blue Jackets broadcasts through the service for $20/month or $100/year. A paid Amazon Prime subscription is not necessary to watch the Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets will also have an over-the-air component for game broadcasts this season that has yet to be announced.
Blue Jackets television broadcasts are set to include play-by-play announcer Steve Mears, analyst Jody Shelley and reporter/host Dave Maetzold, along with host Brian Giesenschlag and studio analyst Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre. Tegna-owned 97.1 The Fan simulcasts the television broadcast feed on radio with host Dylan Tyrer.
The Blue Jackets finished fifth in the Metropolitan division last year with a 40-30-12 record (92 points); however, the team missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a sixth consecutive season. Columbus begins the new season at home against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 PM ET.
Dallas Stars
After games aired on Victory+ for the last two seasons, the Dallas Stars are moving their regional broadcasts to a hybrid model that includes over-the-air television coverage and in-market streaming. The Stars, who were the first team to partner with Victory+, officially departed the platform earlier this year as it lost most of its sports rights. Team president/CEO Brad Alberts said to reporters that the organization did not receive “98%” of the money it had been owed over the past year and called the situation “gut-wrenching.”
The team will air 17 regular-season games across FOX 4 and FOX4+ in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, while in-market streaming will now be available through Prime Video, available to watch within the team’s broadcast territory with a paid Amazon Prime subscription. “We did everything we could to try to save this, to try to protect our fan base, so they did not have to change and did not have to get an Amazon Prime account,” Alberts said. “….I feel for people that now have to get an Amazon Prime account.”
Stars television broadcasts on Prime Video feature play-by-play announcer Josh Bogorad and analyst Daryl Reaugh with host Brien Rea and studio analyst Brent Severyn. Cumulus-owned Sportsradio 96.7 and 1310 The Ticket simulcasts the television broadcast on radio with host Michael Dixon and analyst Bruce LeVine.
The Stars finished second in the Central division last season with 112 points on a 50-20-12 record, but the team lost in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Dallas begins the regular season with a home matchup against the St. Louis Blues on Friday, Oct. 2 at 9 PM ET.
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings regional broadcasts will be distributed through Detroit SportsNet, a network established by the team’s parent company Ilitch Sports & Entertainment, which also owns the MLB Tigers. DSN, which replaces the defunct FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, will be available through MLB Local Media.
In-market streaming subscriptions to Detroit SportsNet are available for $20/month or $190/year, which also includes access to Tigers baseball. Users can view games through the Detroit SportsNet tab located within the MLB App.
Red Wings television broadcasters Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond are beginning their 30th season working together. Reporters on the television broadcasts will include Daniella Bruce, Logan Reever and Trevor Thompson. Audacy-owned 97.1 The Ticket, which has been the team’s flagship radio home since 2001, has featured play-by-play voice Ken Kal with analyst Stu Grimson.
The Red Wings finished sixth in the Metropolitan division last season with a 41-31-10 record (92 points) and missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a 10th consecutive year. Detroit begins the new season at home against the New York Rangers on Friday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 PM ET.
Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers regional broadcasts have aired on Sportsnet networks for more than two decades, and the team currently has a deal with the company that continues through the 2035-36 season. The majority of games air on the Sportsnet West channel, which also televises Calgary Flames games during the NHL season.
In-market streaming of Oilers hockey is available through the Sportsnet+ direct-to-consumer service, which offers a standard subscription for $35/month or $270/year. The premium version includes access to out-of-market games for Canadian NHL teams and U.S.-team matchups priced at $45/month or $345/year.
Oilers television broadcasts on Sportsnet West feature play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels with analyst Louie DeBrusk and host Gene Principe for a fifth consecutive year. Radio broadcasts airing on 880 CHED feature regional play-by-play voice Cam Moon with analyst Bob Stauffer.
The Oilers finished another stellar regular season last year with a 41-30-11 record, good for a second-place finish in the Pacific division with 93 points. Yet the team has been unable to capture its first Stanley Cup title since 1990, falling short this year with a first-round elimination. The team opens the regular season on Tuesday, Sept. 29 with a home matchup against the Vancouver Canucks at 10 PM ET.
Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers regional broadcasts will air on The Spot – South Florida 39 for a third consecutive season under a partnership with Scripps Sports. The games will air on a variety of Scripps-owned networks in South Florida depending on the region.
In-market streaming of Panthers games will take place through Panthers+ for a third consecutive season. The direct-to-consumer service, which launched in September 2024, under an arrangement with ViewLift and Scripps Sports, is priced at $70/year.
Panthers television broadcasts feature play-by-play announcer Steve Goldstein with analyst Randy Moller and reporter Katie Engleson. Radio broadcasts on Audacy-owned WQAM consist of play-by-play announcer Doug Plagens and analyst Bill Lindsay.
After securing back-to-back Stanley Cup championships, the Panthers fell short of a three-peat last season with a seventh-place finish in the Atlantic division (40-38-4, 84 points). Florida will try and win its third Stanley Cup title in four years, starting against the reigning champion Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5 PM ET.
Los Angeles Kings
Angels Broadcast Television is the new television home of the Los Angeles Kings starting this season, placing regional broadcasts on the RSN owned by the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels purchased the network, which was formerly known as FanDuel Sports Network West, earlier in the year.
While Angels games stream through Angels.TV on the MLB App, Kings broadcasts will be accessible direct-to-consumer using DAZN in market. Subscriptions to DAZN for Kings games are priced at $20/month or $130/season.
Kings broadcasts will feature play-by-play announcer John Kelly and analyst Jim Fox with reporter Carrlyn Bathe for a second consecutive season. There are a variety of other analysts who will also work on the broadcasts this season, including Tony Granato, Alec Martinez and Jarret Stoll. The radio broadcast team on ESPN LA has included play-by-play announcer Josh Schaefer and analyst Daryl Evans.
The Kings finished fourth in the Pacific division last season with a 35-27-20 record (90 points), but the team lost in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a fifth consecutive season. Los Angeles begins the new season with a matchup on the road against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 10 PM ET.
Minnesota Wild
Wild+ is the new home of Minnesota Wild hockey this season after broadcasts previously aired on FanDuel Sports Network North. The network, which is owned and operated by the team, will have multiple distribution touchpoints, including Prime Video for streaming. A subscription to Wild+ will cost $20/month or $100/year and will not require a paid Amazon Prime membership. There will also be an over-the-air component for Wild broadcasts this season in addition to linear distribution on Spectrum and Fubo.
The Wild+ broadcast team features play-by-play announcer Anthony LaPanta, analyst Ryan Carter and rinkside reporter Kevin Gorg. On-air talent also consists of studio hosts Katie Storm and Wes Walz, along with analysts Alex Stalock and Lou Nanne. KFAN, the flagship station of the Wild, will broadcast games including play-by-play announcer Joe O’Donnell, analyst Tom Reid and host Kevin Falness.
The Wild surpassed the 100-point threshold last season, finishing third in the Central division with a 46-24-12 record (104 points), but the team was eliminated in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Minnesota begins the new season on Thursday, Oct. 1 with a road matchup against the Nashville Predators at 8 PM ET.
Montreal Canadiens
English-language broadcasts of Montreal Canadiens hockey have aired on TSN2 since the 2017-18 season after games had previously aired on Rogers Sportsnet East. French-language Canadiens hockey broadcasts are televised by RDS, which has held the rights exclusively since 2002.
English-language Canadiens broadcasts are available to stream in-market through TSN+, which is priced at $25/month. The premium version is set at $30/month or $250/year, and both tiers include access to other sporting events. For the French-language broadcasts, users can subscribe in market to RDS Sports en direct for $25/month or $200/year. This plan provides consumers with other sporting events as well, including Toronto Raptors basketball, select NBA and MLB games and Formula 1 races.
Canadiens regional television broadcasts on TSN feature play-by-play announcer Bryan Mudryk with several different analysts, some of which include Frank Corrado, Mike Johnson and Craig Button. English-language radio broadcasts on TSN 690 Montreal include play-by-play announcer Victor Findlay with analysts J.P. O’Connor and Jon Goyens. RDS television broadcasts of Canadiens hockey consist of broadcasters Pierre Houde and Marc Denis. Martin McGuire and Dany Dubé announce the French-language radio broadcasts on 98.5 FM Cogeco.
The Canadiens lost in the Eastern Conference Finals last year to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Hurricanes, but the organization had its strongest regular season in recent memory with a 48-24-10 finish (106 points). Montreal will try to win its first Stanley Cup championship since 1993, starting with an Opening Night tilt against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7 PM ET.
Nashville Predators
Unlike several of their counterparts, the Nashville Predators moved games fully over the air this season after games had aired on FanDuel Sports Network South. The team inked a deal with Scripps Sports that places regional game broadcasts on The Spot – Nashville 28, which is accessible to consumers using a broadcast antenna. This will mark the first time in franchise history that Predators games will not be televised by a traditional regional sports network.
In-market streaming of Predators hockey will take place through the team’s official app as part of a partnership with ViewLift for $74/season. The Predators are one of a few NHL teams who are using a proprietary application for streaming local games rather than outsourcing the product to another company.
Predators games on The Spot – Nashville 28 will consist of play-by-play announcer Willy Daunic and analyst Chris Mason, along with hosts/rinkside reporters Lyndsay Rowley and Kara Hammer. Radio broadcasts on 102.5 The Game have featured play-by-play announcers Pete Weber and Max Herz, along with analysts Jayson More and Hal Gill.
The Predators finished in a fifth-place tie within the Central division last season (38-34-10, 86 points) and begin the new season against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 8 PM ET. Nashville will try to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since the 2024-25 season.
New Jersey Devils
DAZN is the new in-market streaming home for New Jersey Devils broadcasts after games were on The Gotham Sports App for the last two years. Standalone subscriptions to MSG+ through DAZN are available for $30/month and also include access to Rangers, Islanders and Knicks game broadcasts.
MSG Networks and WFAN have been the broadcast homes of the Devils for more than two decades, during which the team has remained a formidable playoff threat. The television crew features play-by-play announcer Don La Greca with analyst Ken Daneyko and reporter Rachel Herzog. Matt Loughlin and Glenn “Chico” Resch call Devils games over the FM airwaves.
The Devils finished seventh in the Metropolitan division last season with a 42-37-3 record (87 points). New Jersey begins the 2026-27 NHL regular season at home against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 PM ET.
New York Islanders
MSG Networks returns as the television home of the New York Islanders this season as the franchise looks to contend for a Stanley Cup championship. In-market streaming of Islanders games has moved to DAZN for the new season after two years on The Gotham Sports App, and subscriptions are available for $30/month. The plan also provides in-market users with access to Rangers, Devils and Knicks live game broadcasts.
Brendan Burke is back as the television play-by-play voice of the Islanders alongside several analysts, among them Butch Goring, Thomas Hickey and Cal Clutterbuck. Shannon Hogan hosts studio coverage and will also file reports during the games. Alan Fuehring is entering his second season as the radio play-by-play announcer for the Islanders on WRHU, working most of the games without an analyst.
The Islanders finished sixth in the Metropolitan division last season with a 43-34-5 regular-season record (91 points). The team begins the 2026-27 NHL regular season on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 PM ET against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
New York Rangers
DAZN is the new streaming home of New York Rangers hockey this season after games were accessible through The Gotham Sports App for the last two seasons. Standalone subscriptions to MSG+ through DAZN are available for $30/month and also includes access to Islanders, Devils and Knicks game broadcasts.
MSG Networks is entering the second season with new television play-by-play announcer Kenny Albert and analyst Dave Maloney, both of whom are working with reporters John Giannone and Michelle Gingras. Radio broadcasts on ESPN New York feature play-by-play announcer Alex Faust and analyst Dave Starman.
The Rangers finished eighth in the Metropolitan division last season with a 34-39-9 record (77 points). The team begins the regular season on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 8 PM ET against the Boston Bruins.
Ottawa Senators
English-language Ottawa Senators broadcasts air on TSN5, the regional sports network owned by CTV Speciality Television (majority held by Bell Media) and is streaming on TSN+ at $25/month. The premium version of TSN+ is set at $30/month or $250/year, and both tiers include access to other sporting events.
For the French-language broadcasts, which air on RDS, users can subscribe in market to RDS Sports en direct for $25/month or $200/year. This plan provides consumers with other sporting events as well, including Toronto Raptors basketball, select NBA and MLB games and Formula 1 races.
Senators regional television broadcasts on TSN include the announcing tandem of play-by-play voice Gord Miller with analysts Jamie McLennan and Mike Johnson and reporter Claire Hanna. English-language radio broadcasts on TSN 1200 Ottawa include play-by-play announcer Dean Brown and analyst Gord Wilson. RDS television broadcasts consist of play-by-play announcer Jasmin Leroux and analyst Bruno Gervais. French-language radio broadcasts on 104.7 Outaouais feature play-by-play announcer Marc Legault.
The Senators qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second consecutive season last year, finishing fifth in the Atlantic division with a 44-27-11 record (99 points). Ottawa begins the regular season on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7 PM ET against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Philadelphia Flyers
NBC Sports Philadelphia remains the television home of the Philadelphia Flyers this season and will televise a majority of the team’s regular-season games. The RSN, which is majority owned by NBCUniversal (expected to be spun off from Comcast next year), has televised Flyers hockey for nearly 30 years.
In-market streaming of Flyers games is available with an RSN add-on subscription through Peacock that costs $24.95/month. It should be noted that this price is in addition to the cost of a standard Peacock subscription, which begins with the “Select” plan at $9/month or $90/year. The RSN is also the home of 76ers basketball and Phillies baseball.
Flyers broadcasts on NBC Sports Philadelphia include play-by-play announcer Jim Jackson with analyst Brian Boucher and reporter Ashlyn Sullivan. Beasley-owned 97.5 The Fanatic, the flagship home of the Flyers for more than a decade, broadcasts Flyers hockey with play-by-play announcer Tim Saunders and analyst Todd Fedoruk.
The Flyers finished tied for second in the Metropolitan division last season with a 43-27-12 record (98 points). Philadelphia starts the new season against the in-state rival Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 PM ET.
Pittsburgh Penguins
SportsNet Pittsburgh is entering its third season as the broadcast home of the Pittsburgh Penguins following the closure of Warner Bros. Discovery-owned AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh. Fenway Sports Group and the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired joint ownership stakes in SportsNet Pittsburgh in 2024, which has been airing live game broadcasts for both professional teams since that time.
SportsNet Pittsburgh is available to stream through the SNP 360 direct-to-consumer service for $22/month or $100/season. The options provide users with access to Pirates broadcasts in addition to other network programming.
The television broadcast team of play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff with analysts Colby Armstrong and Phil Bourque is returning. Katie Florio makes her debut on SportsNet Pittsburgh as the new reporter, and she will also occasionally host studio coverage. Bourque also contributes to Penguins radio broadcasts and works alongside play-by-play announcer Joe Brand and host Paul Steigerwald.
The Penguins finished tied for second in the Metropolitan division last season with a 41-25-16 record (98 points). Pittsburgh opens the new season against the in-state rival Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 PM ET.
St. Louis Blues
Blue Note+ is the new television home of the St. Louis Blues after broadcasts previously aired on the now defunct FanDuel Sports Network Midwest. The platform will be distributed through traditional bundle options like Spectrum and Fubo, plus direct-to-subscriber on Prime Video. The D2C option will cost $20/month or $100/year without an Amazon Prime subscription necessary. The Blues are among the six teams whose broadcasts will be produced and distributed by NHL Productions this season.
Television play-by-play announcer Chris Kerber and analyst Joey Vitale are entering their eighth season working together on Blues games. Blue Note+ also has studio coverage anchored by Andy Strickland with analysts Bernie Federko, Jamie Rivers and Cam Janssen. Hubbard-owned 101 ESPN is the radio home of the Blues and simulcasts the television broadcasts while providing its own studio coverage hosted by Alex Ferrario.
The Blues finished tied for fifth place in the Central division last season with a 37-33-12 record (86 points). St. Louis opens the 2026-27 NHL regular season with a matchup against the Dallas Stars on Friday, Oct. 2 at 9 PM ET.
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks have spent nearly two decades on NBC Sports California, originally joining the RSN when it was still branded as Comcast SportsNet.
In-market streaming of Sharks games on NBC Sports California is available with an RSN add-on subscription through Peacock that costs $17.95/month. It should be noted that this price is in addition to the cost of a standard Peacock subscription, which begins with the “Select” plan at $9/month or $90/year. The RSN is also the television home of Sacramento Kings basketball and Athletics baseball.
Sharks broadcasts on NBC Sports California feature play-by-play announcer Randy Hahn and analyst Drew Remenda, along with hosts Natalie Noury and Tara Slone. Radio broadcasts on the Sharks Audio Network feature play-by-play announcer Dan Rusanowsky with analysts Jamal Mayers and Scott Hannan.
The Sharks finished with a 39-35-8 record last season, good for 86 points and fifth in the Pacific division. San Jose begins the new season at home against the Florida Panthers on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 10 PM ET.
Seattle Kraken
Seattle Kraken games are televised by the Kraken Hockey Network, distributed to Tegna-owned KONG and other over-the-air networks. KONG will carry 59 games exclusively this season, plus another 18 that are simulcast on KING.
The Kraken were the first team to ink a streaming deal with Prime Video, which is continuing this season in market with a standard Amazon Prime membership ($15/month, $140/year). Since then, the platform has added six more NHL teams in addition to expanding its presence in Canada with a 12-year deal for “Wednesday Night Hockey” broadcasts.
Kraken broadcasts feature play-by-play announcer John Forslund with analyst JT Brown and rinkside reporter Piper Shaw. KJR 950 AM is the flagship home of the iHeart Kraken Audio Network, which includes play-by-play announcer Everett Fitzhugh, analyst Al Kinisky and host Mike Benton.
The Kraken finished sixth in the Pacific division last season with a 34-37-11 record (79 points), falling short of qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Seattle begins the new season on the road against the Calgary Flames on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 9 PM ET.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning regional broadcasts air on Scripps-owned The Spot – Tampa Bay 66 for a second-straight season. In-market streaming of Lightning hockey is available through the team’s official app. Subscriptions for the direct-to-consumer service are priced at $66/season.
Lightning television broadcasts include play-by-play announcer Dave Randorf with analyst Brian Engblom and reporter Gabby Shirley. Cox Media Group-owned 102.5 The Bone continues as the flagship radio home of the Lightning featuring play-by-play announcer David Mishkin, analyst Phil Esposito and host Greg Linnelli.
The Lightning made the playoffs for a ninth consecutive season last year, finishing tied for second in the Atlantic division with a 50-26-6 record (106 points). Tampa opens the regular season on the road against the New York Rangers on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 PM ET.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs regional broadcasts are split between TSN4 and Sportsnet Ontario — owned by Bell Media and Rogers Communications, respectively — a hybrid arrangement that dates back more than a decade.
Maple Leafs games on TSN4 can be streamed in-market via TSN+, which costs $25/month for a standard subscription and $30/month ($250/year) for the premium version. Sportsnet Ontario, which carries the majority of Leafs games, can be streamed through Sportsnet+ at $35/month ($270/year) for the standard edition and $45/month ($345/year) for the premium version.
Maple Leafs games on TSN4 have featured the announcing tandem of play-by-play announcer Gord Miller and analyst Mike Johnson. The regional broadcasts airing on Sportsnet Ontario have included play-by-play announcer Chris Cuthbert and analyst Craig Simpson. Todd Crocker and Jim Ralph call games on radio, which air on TSN 1050 Toronto and Sportsnet 590 The Fan depending on the accompanying television broadcast network.
Toronto finished with a 32-36-14 record last season, finishing eighth in the Atlantic division. The Maple Leafs will try to prevent their ongoing Stanley Cup championship drought from reaching six decades this season, starting with an Opening Night tilt against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7 PM ET.
Utah Mammoth
Utah Mammoth games have aired on Scripps-owned Utah 16: The Spot since the franchise joined the NHL in the 2024-25 season.
In-market streaming of Mammoth hockey is available through the Mammoth+ streaming service for $15/month or $70/year. Users can also view Mammoth games using SEG+, a direct-to-consumer service that bundles Mammoth broadcasts with Jazz basketball matchups for $175/year.
Mammoth broadcasts on Utah 16: The Spot feature play-by-play announcer Matt McConnell with analysts Dominic Moore and Nick Olczyk. Sarah Merrifield, Kim Becker and Tyson Nash will serve as reporters on Mammoth games throughout the season. Mike Folta calls Mammoth radio broadcasts on KSL Sports and works with host Adrian Denny.
The Mammoth collected 92 points last season on a 43-33-6 record, good for a fourth-place finish in the Central division and the organization’s first-ever Stanley Cup Playoff appearance. Utah opens the regular season at home against the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 9:30 PM ET.
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks games will again air on Sportsnet Pacific this season, continuing a relationship of more than 25 years that will run at least through the 2032-33 season.
In-market streaming of Canucks hockey is available through the Sportsnet+ direct-to-consumer service, which offers a standard subscription for $35/month or $270/year. The premium version, including access to out-of-market games for Canadian NHL teams and U.S.-team matchups, is priced at $45/month or $345/year.
Canucks television broadcasts on Sportsnet Pacific include play-by-play announcer John Shorthouse with analysts Ray Ferraro and Dave Tomlinson, along with host Dan Murphy. KiSS West Coast, the official radio home of the Canucks, airs broadcasts with play-by-play voice Brendan Batchelor and analyst Randip Janda.
The Canucks finished eighth in the Pacific division last season on a 25-49-8 record (58 points). Vancouver begins the new season on the road against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 10 PM ET.
Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights regional broadcasts have aired on Scripps-owned The Spot – Vegas 34 since the 2023-24 season.
The organization partnered with Scripps Sports and ViewLift to launch KnightTime+ in September 2023, the direct-to-consumer service that has provided streaming access to Golden Knights hockey. The streaming service is priced at $70/season and also includes other content aside from the game broadcasts, such as pregame/postgame shows and highlights.
Golden Knights television broadcasts include play-by-play announcer Dave Goucher with analyst Shane Hnidy, who are approaching their 10th season working together. The organization recently announced a multiyear partnership with Beasley Media Group that establishes X 107.9 as the flagship radio station for the organization featuring play-by-play announcer Dan D’Uva and analyst Gary Lawless, who are also hitting the decade mark.
The Golden Knights finished atop the Pacific division last season with a 39-26-17 record (95 points). Vegas will try to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a ninth time in 10 years this season, a quest that begins with an Opening Night matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 10:30 PM ET.
Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals games will again air on Monumental Sports Network (previously known as NBC Sports Washington), streaming in-market through Monumental+ at $20/month ($180/year). A subscription also includes access to Wizards and Mystics basketball.
Monumental+ is available for purchase through DAZN for the first time this year, adding a new touchpoint for consumers to access live game broadcasts. The platform grants users the ability to stream the games in addition to catching up with highlights, utilize multiview technology and more.
The television broadcast duo of Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin enters its 30th season working together on Capitals game broadcasts and will be joined by reporter Al Koken on Monumental Sports Network. Radio broadcasts, anchored by flagship station 106.7 The Fan, feature play-by-play announcer John Walton, analyst Ken Sabourin and reporter/host Rachel Luscher.
The Capitals finished fourth in the Metropolitan division last season with a 43-30-9 record (95 points). Washington begins the regular season on the road against the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Friday, Oct. 2 at 7 PM ET.
Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg Jets regional broadcasts primarily air on TSN3, streaming in market on TSN+ for $25/month (standard) or $30/month and $250/year (premium). Both plans provide access to additional sporting events, some of which include NFL, NBA and CFL games.
Jets television broadcasts will feature returning play-by-play announcer Dan Robertson with new analyst Landon Ferraro. Radio broadcasts of Jets hockey, which will air across 680 CJOB and Power 97, owned by Corus Entertainment, include play-by-play voice Paul Edmonds with analyst Mitchell Clinton.
Winnipeg finished seventh in the Central division last season with a 35-35-12 record (82 points). The team begins the regular season at home against the Boston Bruins on Friday, Oct. 2 at 8 PM ET.
National TV appearances by NHL team (U.S.)
| Team | Total | ABC | ESPN | ESPN+ | TNT | truTV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Ducks | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Boston Bruins | 20 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Calgary Flames | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 12 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 17 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 16 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dallas Stars | 13 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 17 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 8 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Florida Panthers | 15 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 12 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Minnesota Wild | 17 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Nashville Predators | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| New Jersey Devils | 12 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| New York Islanders | 10 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| New York Rangers | 18 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 7 |
| Ottawa Senators | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 19 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 9 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 19 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 7 |
| St. Louis Blues | 11 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| San Jose Sharks | 11 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seattle Kraken | 7 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 19 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 9 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Utah Mammoth | 7 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 15 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Washington Capitals | 17 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Winnipeg Jets | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Notes
- TNT Sports is the home of the Stanley Cup Final this season, the last time the company has these rights under the current national media rights deal.
- For purposes of the above table, TNT games simulcast on truTV are consolidated in the “Total” category
- ESPN+ continues to serve as the home for out-of-market games in the U.S. with NHL Power Play; the streaming service also has a selection of exclusive games.
- The national window for NHL games in Canada on Prime Video is moving to Wednesday nights this season after being on Mondays for the last two years.
- CBC is no longer broadcasting NHL games this season, ending its 12-year partnership with Rogers Sportsnet and altering its sports strategy.
