Tonight's NHL playoff action is set to ignite the ice with two pivotal matchups that could shift the momentum of the entire postseason. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just tuning in, here's everything you need to know to catch every thrilling moment.
In the Eastern Conference, the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres are locked in a fierce battle, with their series deadlocked at 2-2. Game 5 tonight is a must-watch as both teams jockey for control. Out West, the Vegas Golden Knights are knocking on the door of the next round, holding a 3-2 series lead over the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks, however, are fighting for survival on home ice at the Honda Center, and a win could swing the momentum back their way.
Tonight's Schedule:
- Game 5: Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres, 7 p.m. ET on TNT and truTV
- Game 6: Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks, 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT and truTV
What's Next?
If the series extend, keep an eye on these potential dates:
- x-Game 6: Buffalo at Montreal, May 16, TBA on ABC or ESPN
- x-Game 7: Montreal at Buffalo, May 18, TBA on ESPN
- x-Game 7: Anaheim at Vegas, May 16, TBA on ABC or ESPN
All NHL playoff games are broadcast across ESPN, TNT, and their affiliated networks. To stream the action, Fubo carries ESPN, while Sling offers TNT—perfect for cord-cutters who don't want to miss a single slapshot.
A Fun Fact for Hockey Fans:
While you're gearing up for tonight's games, here's a bit of playoff history to get you pumped. The record for most goals by a single team in a playoff game belongs to the Edmonton Oilers, who netted 13 against the Los Angeles Kings on April 9, 1987. For total combined goals, the highest-scoring game ever was an 18-goal thriller between the Kings (10) and Oilers (8) on April 7, 1982. More recently, on May 3, 2026, the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild combined for 15 goals, tying for the third-highest-scoring game in playoff history. Talk about offensive fireworks!
So grab your favorite team jersey, settle in, and get ready for two nights of high-stakes hockey that could define the rest of the playoffs.