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NHL Tonight: 6 Games Ranked (Apr 16, 2026)

By Scores.wiki Staff · April 16, 2026 at 06:00 AM ET · Updated 02:00 PM ET · 2 min read

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

6 games on the schedule for Thursday, April 16, 2026.

#1 STL @ UTA Must Watch

7:30 PM ET · ESPN · Delta Center
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#2 ANA @ NSH Must Watch

8:00 PM ET · SNO · Bridgestone Arena
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#3 SJS @ WPG Must Watch

8:00 PM ET · TVAS · Canada Life Centre
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#4 LAK @ CGY Must Watch

9:00 PM ET · SN1 · Scotiabank Saddledome
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#5 SEA @ COL Must Watch

10:00 PM ET · ESPN · Ball Arena
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#6 VAN @ EDM Worth Watching

9:00 PM ET · SN · Rogers Place
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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.

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