NHL What to Watch: Thursday, April 02, 2026 — 14 Games Ranked

Here are tonight's NHL games ranked by watchability. Our Watch Score considers team quality, playoff implications, divisional rivalries, and broadcast availability.

14 games on the schedule for Thursday, April 02, 2026.

#1 BUF @ OTT Must Watch

7:00 PM ET · Regional Sports Network · Canadian Tire Centre
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#2 CBJ @ CAR Must Watch

7:00 PM ET · Regional Sports Network · Lenovo Center
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#3 WSH @ NJD Must Watch

7:30 PM ET · ESPN+ · Prudential Center
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#4 PIT @ TBL Must Watch

7:00 PM ET · Regional Sports Network · Benchmark International Arena
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#5 BOS @ FLA Must Watch

7:00 PM ET · SN · Amerant Bank Arena
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#6 DET @ PHI Must Watch

7:00 PM ET · Regional Sports Network · Xfinity Mobile Arena
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#7 WPG @ DAL Must Watch

8:00 PM ET · Regional Sports Network · American Airlines Center
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#8 CGY @ VGK Must Watch

10:00 PM ET · SN · T-Mobile Arena
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#9 TOR @ SJS Must Watch

10:00 PM ET · Regional Sports Network · SAP Center at San Jose
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#10 UTA @ SEA Must Watch

10:00 PM ET · ESPN+ · Climate Pledge Arena
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#11 NSH @ LAK Must Watch

10:30 PM ET · Regional Sports Network · Crypto.com Arena
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#12 MTL @ NYR Worth Watching

7:00 PM ET · Regional Sports Network · Madison Square Garden
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#13 CHI @ EDM Worth Watching

9:00 PM ET · TVAS · Rogers Place
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#14 VAN @ MIN Worth Watching

8:00 PM ET · Regional Sports Network · Grand Casino Arena
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Watch Scores are calculated using team standings, point differential, divisional matchups, and national TV coverage. Updated daily.