Here are tonight's NHL games ranked by watchability. Our model considers team quality, win probability, playoff implications, divisional rivalries, and broadcast availability.
14 games on the schedule for Thursday, April 09, 2026.
#1 TBL @ MTL
7:00 PM ET · Regional Sports Network · Centre Bell
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#2 MIN @ DAL
9:00 PM ET · ESPN+ · American Airlines Center
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#3 PHI @ DET
7:00 PM ET · SNE · Little Caesars Arena
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#4 WPG @ STL
8:00 PM ET · Regional Sports Network · Enterprise Center
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#5 NSH @ UTA
9:00 PM ET · Regional Sports Network · Delta Center
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#6 TOR @ NYI
6:45 PM ET · ESPN+ · UBS Arena
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#7 CBJ @ BUF
7:00 PM ET · SN · KeyBank Center
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#8 FLA @ OTT
7:00 PM ET · Regional Sports Network · Canadian Tire Centre
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#9 PIT @ NJD
7:00 PM ET · Regional Sports Network · Prudential Center
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#10 SJS @ ANA
10:00 PM ET · TVAS · Honda Center
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#11 VGK @ SEA
10:00 PM ET · SN · Climate Pledge Arena
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#12 CGY @ COL
9:00 PM ET · Regional Sports Network · Ball Arena
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#13 CAR @ CHI
8:30 PM ET · Regional Sports Network · United Center
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#14 VAN @ LAK
10:30 PM ET · Regional Sports Network · Crypto.com Arena
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Rankings use our proprietary model based on standings-derived Elo ratings, win probability, divisional matchups, and national TV coverage. Updated daily.