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NHL tonight: October 7 games, TV and live Game Centers

The October 7 slate features Penguins–Capitals, Avalanche–Jets and Oilers–Ducks. Find Mountain Time starts, viewing routes and all three TSP Game Centers.

Alex Ovechkin with his sons during his introduction before Washington’s October 7 game against Pittsburgh
Alex Ovechkin with his sons before Washington’s October 7, 2026, game against Pittsburgh. Broadcast still from the NHL introduction clip. · Credit: NHL broadcast still

Pittsburgh at Washington is Wednesday’s TNT and HBO Max game in the United States. Colorado at Winnipeg and Edmonton at Anaheim are listed on ESPN+ in the U.S. schedule, with different regional viewing routes in Canada.

Penguins–Capitals and Avalanche–Jets started at 5:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Oilers–Ducks started at 8 p.m. All times below are Mountain Time for October 7, 2026.

October 7 NHL viewing schedule
Game Start Follow the game
Penguins at Capitals 5:30 p.m. TSP Game Center
Avalanche at Jets 5:30 p.m. TSP Game Center
Oilers at Ducks 8 p.m. TSP Game Center

U.S. viewing

Penguins–Capitals: TNT and HBO Max carry the national broadcast.

Avalanche–Jets: ESPN+ is listed in the U.S. schedule. The official NHL feed also identifies Altitude as Colorado’s regional television route.

Oilers–Ducks: ESPN+ is listed in the U.S. schedule. The NHL identifies Prime Video and KCOP-13 for Anaheim’s home-market coverage. Check the provider’s availability in your location before choosing a stream.

Canadian viewing

Avalanche–Jets: Amazon Prime Video is the Canadian listing, confirmed in Winnipeg’s official gameday guide.

Oilers–Ducks: Sportsnet West is the Canadian channel listed by the NHL.

Penguins–Capitals: A Canadian broadcaster was not confirmed in the official game listing checked for this guide. The U.S. TNT and HBO Max listing should not be treated as a Canadian viewing route.

The studio coverage

Wayne Gretzky works on TNT’s studio team, and Mark Messier works on ESPN’s. Their individual appearances tonight have not been confirmed in the sources checked.

ESPN describes its NHL Power Play offering as out-of-market games with home and away commentary streams. An ESPN+ game listing does not by itself confirm an ESPN studio show or a Messier appearance.

Sources and notes

  1. Official NHL Penguins–Capitals record and U.S. broadcaster listing: https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/2026020053
  2. Official NHL Avalanche–Jets record and country-specific broadcaster listing: https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/2026020054
  3. Official NHL Oilers–Ducks record and country-specific broadcaster listing: https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/2026020055
  4. U.S. October 7 ESPN+ listings: https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/schedule/20261007/
  5. Winnipeg gameday and Canadian Prime Video listing: https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/gameday-avalanche-at-jets-x3708
  6. ESPN exclusive schedule and NHL Power Play home/away commentary: https://espnpressroom.com/press-release/espn-announces-100-exclusive-national-hockey-league-games-for-2026-27-season/
  7. ESPN commentator lineup: https://espnpressroom.com/press-release/espn-reveals-2026-27-nhl-game-commentator-lineup/
  8. TNT studio team announcement: https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/nhl-on-tnt-to-drop-the-puck-on-2026-27-season-with-opening-night-studio-show-at-stateside-live-in-philadelphia
  9. Cover source: https://www.nhl.com/video/ovechkin-s-kids-introduce-him-before-matchup-with-pengu-6406443923112
  10. Viewing information checked October 7, 2026, at 6:59 p.m. Mountain Time. Regional access varies by location; individual analyst appearances are unconfirmed.