NHL
NHL Monday Afternoon Games: The Full 2026–27 Schedule in Eastern Time
All 11 games in the NHL’s European Monday window, with Eastern starts, announced U.S. and Canadian listings, and the British viewing exceptions.
The NHL’s new European Monday-night window starts with Ottawa at Nashville on November 30, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET. For North American viewers, these are afternoon games. The 11-game series runs through April 5, 2027, with all games played at the listed home team’s arena.
Below is the complete announced Monday package, with Eastern start times checked against the NHL’s individual game listings. These 11 games are a selected television window, rather than a list of every NHL game played on Monday. Dates, times and broadcaster assignments remain subject to change.
The full 2026–27 Monday afternoon schedule
All starts below are Eastern Time. March 15 is at 3 p.m. EDT because the United States and Europe change their clocks on different dates. April 5 returns to a 2 p.m. EDT start.
| Date | Start (ET) | Matchup | U.S. listing | Canada listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 30, 2026 | 1 pm EST | Ottawa Senators at Nashville Predators | NHLN; SCRIPPS (regional) | TSN5 (regional); RDS (regional) |
| Dec. 7, 2026 | 1 pm EST | Colorado Avalanche at New York Islanders | ALT (regional); MSGSN (regional) | SN+ |
| Dec. 14, 2026 | 2 pm EST | Buffalo Sabres at Ottawa Senators | MSG-B (regional) | TSN5 (regional); RDS (regional) |
| Dec. 21, 2026 | 2 pm EST | Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs | MNMT (regional) | SN+ |
| Dec. 28, 2026 | 2 pm EST | Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild | MINNHL (regional); Wild+ (regional); SCRIPPS (regional) | SN; TVAS |
| Jan. 18, 2027 | 2 pm EST | Montréal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres | MSG-B (regional) | TSN2 (regional); RDS (regional) |
| Feb. 1, 2027 | 2 pm EST | New York Islanders at Florida Panthers | MSGSN (regional); SCRIPPS (regional) | SN+ |
| Feb. 15, 2027 | 2 pm EST | Anaheim Ducks at Boston Bruins | FOXLA+ (regional); Prime Video (regional); NESN (regional) | SN |
| Feb. 22, 2027 | 2 pm EST | Montréal Canadiens at Philadelphia Flyers | NBCSP (regional) | TSN2 (regional); RDS (regional) |
| Mar. 15, 2027 | 3 pm EDT | Tampa Bay Lightning at Washington Capitals | The Spot (regional); MNMT (regional) | SN+ |
| Apr. 5, 2027 | 2 pm EDT | Philadelphia Flyers at Carolina Hurricanes | CARNHL (regional); HHN (regional); NBCSP (regional) | SN+ |
Where to watch in the United States
The opening Ottawa–Nashville game is listed on NHL Network nationally. The table identifies the currently supplied U.S. regional outlets for each game. Local-market access depends on the relevant team’s territory and provider; a regional listing is not a nationwide promise.
For eligible out-of-market regional games, the NHL lists ESPN+ and NHL Center Ice as U.S. routes. Games carried nationally by NHL Network are excluded from ESPN+. Check the NHL’s viewing information and the individual game listing before subscribing.
Canadian and British availability
Canadian listings vary by game. The table separates national Sportsnet or Sportsnet+ entries from regional TSN and RDS assignments. Regional blackouts still matter. The NHL lists Sportsnet+ and NHL Centre Ice for eligible games outside a viewer’s local market.
In the United Kingdom, the league names Premier Sport and ITV as partners for this package. Its announcement specifically excludes ITV coverage of Vegas–Minnesota on December 28 and Montreal–Buffalo on January 18. Consult the broadcaster’s own listing for its channel and streaming coverage; the European Monday label does not establish U.S. or Canadian rights.
Why the games are in the afternoon
The package gives European audiences a weekday evening slot without requiring a late-night start. The league’s October 27 announcement names 16 participating clubs across the 11 games. Its complete international schedule also includes separate Saturday and Sunday windows.
For the original announcement and the distinction between European programming and domestic rights, see the NHL’s new Monday viewing window. This guide supplies the full Monday schedule and the currently announced North American viewing assignments.
