Who’s Playing in the NHL Tonight?
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Stay up to date on who’s playing in the NHL tonight by following our blog. We’ll post game times, teams, and players so you can always know who’s playing.
NHL Basics
What is the NHL?
The NHL is a professional ice hockey league in North America, currently comprising 31 teams: 24 in the United States and seven in Canada. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded annually to the league playoff champion at the end of each season.
How many teams are in the NHL?
The NHL is made up of 31 teams from the United States and Canada. 30 of the teams are located in the U.S., with the other team, the Montreal Canadiens, located in Canada. The NHL is divided into two conferences, the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. Each conference is further divided into three divisions.
Who are the current Stanley Cup champions?
The Stanley Cup, the championship trophy of the National Hockey League (NHL), is one of the oldest and most revered trophies in professional sports. Normally, it is awarded to the team that wins the NHL playoff tournament, but in 2020 it was presented to the Tampa Bay Lightning as a result of their regular season performance.
NHL Tonight
The NHL schedule for tonight has a few good match-ups. The Montreal Canadiens are playing the Toronto Maple Leafs, which should be a good game. The New York Islanders are playing the Pittsburgh Penguins, which should also be a good game.
What time do the games start?
The NHL Tonight games start at 7:00 pm EST.
What channel are the games on?
NHL Tonight is a television show on NBCSN that covers the National Hockey League. The show airs every Monday-Thursday during the NHL season.
The show is hosted by Kathryn Tappen, with analysts Keith Jones and Mike Milbury. In-game highlights and analysis are provided by TSN’s Gord Miller and Ray Ferraro.
Who are the teams playing?
The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league composed of 30 member clubs: 23 in the United States and 7 in Canada. From its inception in 1917 until 2019, it was officially known as the National Hockey League. The NHL tonight refers to the games that are played during the night.
