Today's Live Hockey Schedule - Saturday, October 17
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ViewWhere to Watch Live Ice Hockey on TV & Stream Games Online
Checking what hockey games are on TV tonight is easy with the live schedule above, which lists every NHL, AHL, NCAA College Hockey, PWHL, CHL, and European league matchup in your local timezone. Click any fixture card to see confirmed puck-drop times and the exact US, Canadian, and international channels broadcasting the game.
What Channel is Hockey on Tonight in the US & Canada?
In the United States, NHL broadcast rights are shared between The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros. Discovery for national games, alongside local Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) and free over-the-air local stations for regional games:
- ESPN, ABC & ESPN+ (Out-of-Market Power Play): ESPN and ABC broadcast national Tuesday, Thursday, and weekend showcase games, the Stadium Series, and half of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Even more importantly for cord-cutters, ESPN+ ($11.99/mo) includes the entire NHL Power Play out-of-market package—streaming over 1,050 out-of-market regular-season games at no extra cost, plus roughly 50 exclusive national games on ESPN+ and Hulu.
- TNT, truTV & Max: TNT and truTV broadcast Wednesday Night Hockey doubleheaders, the NHL Winter Classic, and the other half of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Every TNT and truTV hockey broadcast simulcasts live in Dolby Vision on Max ($16.99/mo Standard tier).
- Local US RSNs & Direct Team Apps: If you live inside your NHL team's local market, non-national games air on your local RSN or team streaming app—such as FanDuel Sports Network, Gotham Sports (MSG for Rangers, Islanders, Devils, and Sabres), NESN 360 (Bruins), Monumental+ (Capitals), Altitude+ (Avalanche), Victory+ (free in-market streaming for the Stars and Ducks), UtahHC+, and Scripps Sports over-the-air channels (Golden Knights, Panthers, Mammoth, and Kraken).
- Watching in Canada: Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, and CBC (Hockey Night in Canada) hold national English-language NHL rights in Canada, TVA Sports holds national French rights, and Prime Video Canada streams exclusive Prime Monday Night Hockey. Regional Canadian games split between Sportsnet, TSN (TSN+), and RDS.
How to Stream AHL, NCAA, PWHL & International Ice Hockey
Beyond the NHL, minor league, college, and international hockey stream on dedicated platforms: AHL, ECHL, and Junior hockey stream on FloHockey; NCAA Men's and Women's Frozen Four and conference games air on ESPN+, ESPNU, Big Ten Network, and NCHC.tv; the PWHL streams on TSN/CBC in Canada and YouTube/regional RSNs in the US; KHL games stream on KHL TV; and Premier Sports and Viaplay carry NHL and European ice hockey across the UK and Scandinavia.
Compare Hockey Streaming Apps & RSN Carriers
Check which streaming services carry ESPN+, TNT/Max, NHL Network, Sportsnet+, TSN, and your local Regional Sports Network.
WhereSports verifies NHL national windows, local RSN blackouts, Canadian regional feeds, and international hockey schedules daily. We never host unauthorized streams.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I watch out-of-market NHL games online in the US?
In the United States, ESPN+ ($11.99/mo) has replaced the old NHL.tv package and includes NHL Power Play—giving you live streams of more than 1,050 out-of-market NHL regular-season games with your choice of home or away broadcast feeds.
Why is tonight's NHL game blacked out on ESPN+?
NHL Power Play on ESPN+ only covers out-of-market games (plus specific ESPN+/Hulu national exclusives). A game is blacked out on ESPN+ if (1) it is airing nationally on ESPN, ABC, TNT, or NHL Network, or (2) it involves your local home-market team and is airing on your local Regional Sports Network or local over-the-air TV station.
Can I stream TNT Wednesday Night Hockey and Stanley Cup Playoff games without cable?
Yes. Every NHL regular-season and Stanley Cup Playoff game televised on TNT or truTV simulcasts live on the Max streaming app (included on the Max Standard plan at $16.99/mo and Premium plan at $20.99/mo).
Does WhereSports host free hockey live streams?
No. WhereSports is an official ice hockey TV schedule and broadcast directory. We never host video streams or link to unauthorized sites. Every game listing shows you the licensed television channel and official streaming app.