This week’s NHL schedule features three exclusive games broadcast across ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu, offering hockey fans multiple viewing options. The slate begins Tuesday evening with a highly anticipated Metropolitan Division clash and culminates with an Original Six matchup on Saturday afternoon.
On Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET, the New Jersey Devils face the New York Islanders on ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu. This game showcases Jack Hughes of the Devils, recently named to the Team USA Men’s Hockey 2026 roster, against Matthew Barzal and the Islanders. Commentators Steve Levy and P.K. Subban will provide play-by-play and analysis, complemented by rules expert Dave Jackson and studio hosts John Buccigross and AJ Mleczko.
Thursday’s prime time game at 8 p.m. ET features the Islanders traveling to take on the Nashville Predators, also available on ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu. The broadcast team for this match includes Bob Wischusen on play-by-play duties, Kevin Weekes as analyst, and Dave Jackson covering rules, supported by Buccigross and Mleczko in studio.
ABC Hockey Saturday continues with a marquee contest at 1 p.m. ET between the New York Rangers and the Boston Bruins. This Original Six showdown airs on ABC following a pregame show at 12:30 p.m. hosted by Steve Levy with analysts Mark Messier and P.K. Subban. Mike Monaco will call the game’s play-by-play while Ray Ferraro provides analysis. Reporter Emily Kaplan and rules analyst Dave Jackson round out the on-air team, with studio support from Levy, Messier, Subban, and contributor Arda Öcal.
Fans interested in a broader NHL experience can stream all games through the ESPN App, which integrates live stats, multiview options, synchronized two-screen features, and ESPN Fantasy sports. The app is accessible to users with direct ESPN subscriptions or traditional pay TV authentication, enhancing viewer engagement throughout the season.
Additionally, ESPN+ continues to offer extensive NHL content with over 44 Power Play out-of-market games streaming this week. The service grants access to more than 1,050 out-of-market games and multiple broadcast feeds, including Canadian national presentations from Hockey Night in Canada. Replays of all NHL regular season and playoff games are also accessible on NHL Power Play via the ESPN App.
These carefully curated broadcasts reflect ESPN’s commitment to providing diverse and immersive NHL coverage. With high-profile players, seasoned commentators, and advanced streaming features, hockey enthusiasts have numerous ways to stay connected to the action across platforms this week.
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