NHL Schedule 2026/27 — Canadian Teams, Where to Watch
When is the 2026/27 NHL season?
The NHL 2026/27 regular season runs Early October 2026 to mid-April 2027 (regular season), followed by the playoffs and the Stanley Cup Final. The seven Canadian teams are:
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Montreal Canadiens
- Ottawa Senators
- Winnipeg Jets
- Calgary Flames
- Edmonton Oilers
- Vancouver Canucks
Where to watch Canadian NHL teams
Canadian NHL coverage is split — following all seven teams typically spans more than one broadcaster:
| Rights holder | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Sportsnet | National NHL rights; Hockey Night in Canada |
| TSN / RDS | Regional Canadian-team rights; RDS is French-language |
| CBC | Hockey Night in Canada simulcast on Saturdays |
Hockey Night in Canada on Sportsnet (simulcast on CBC) is the Saturday anchor; regional Canadian-team games are largely on TSN, with RDS the French-language feed. This split is the core reason Canadian fans evaluate alternatives — see IPTV vs Rogers Ignite TV.
Game schedule
The authoritative, always-current schedule — every game, time and broadcaster for each Canadian team — is the official source:
→ Official NHL 2026/27 schedule (NHL.com)
We do not reproduce a fabricated game table; the league schedule is the only authoritative source and broadcast assignments change.
How to stream Canadian NHL teams without cable
No-cable routes combine Sportsnet's national/Hockey Night coverage with TSN/RDS regional rights — most "every Canadian team" setups span both. IPTV Americans carries broad sport in one flat annual CAD subscription; compare the honest trade-offs in our Canada buyer's guide rather than assuming one service has all rights.
Streaming requirements
Plan for 10–15 Mbps sustained for HD and 25 Mbps-plus for 4K measured on the device, and hard-wire the main TV for Saturday Hockey Night windows when Canadian concurrency peaks. See channels offline fixes if feeds drop during big games.
Regional blackouts and restrictions
Canadian NHL viewing is shaped by regional rights, not just the schedule. Each Canadian team has a regional broadcast territory; in-territory games are typically assigned to the regional rights holder (often TSN or its French-language RDS), while national windows and Hockey Night in Canada Saturdays sit with Sportsnet and its CBC simulcast. The practical effect is that a fan following one team mostly needs that team's regional feed plus the national Saturday window, whereas a fan following all seven Canadian teams spans both Sportsnet and TSN/RDS — there is no single Canadian broadcaster carrying every Canadian team's every game. Out-of-market games (a Canadian team playing outside your region's assignment) follow the same logic as other leagues: they require the national rights holder or an out-of-market route, not the local regional feed. Understanding this regional split up front prevents the most common Canadian cord-cutting mistake — assuming one provider delivers all seven teams.
Keeping this guide current
Canadian NHL rights are split across Sportsnet and TSN/RDS and re-verified each season, so this page leads with the verifiable structure and links the official NHL.com schedule rather than freezing a game table that broadcast assignment changes. Confirm specific games, times and Canadian-team broadcasters on NHL.com before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
When does the 2026/27 NHL season start?
The NHL 2026/27 regular season runs from early October 2026 to mid-April 2027, followed by playoffs and the Stanley Cup Final. Confirm exact dates on NHL.com, which is the authoritative source for the schedule.
Who broadcasts Canadian NHL teams?
Canadian NHL coverage is split: Sportsnet holds national rights and Hockey Night in Canada (simulcast on CBC Saturdays), while TSN and the French-language RDS carry regional Canadian-team games. Following all seven Canadian teams typically requires more than one broadcaster.
What is Hockey Night in Canada and where is it?
Hockey Night in Canada is the Saturday-night NHL broadcast on Sportsnet, simulcast on CBC. It is the anchor of Canadian hockey broadcasting and a key reason Sportsnet integration matters when choosing a Canadian TV service.
Why isn't every Canadian NHL game listed here?
Game times and broadcaster assignments are published only by the league and change through the season. Reproducing a fixed table would be inaccurate; the official NHL.com schedule is the authoritative, current source, which we link instead of fabricating data.
Can I watch all seven Canadian teams on one service?
Usually not on a single incumbent, because Sportsnet and TSN/RDS split the rights. "Every Canadian team" setups generally span both. Broad IPTV subscriptions bundle wide coverage in one plan — compare the honest trade-offs before assuming completeness.
Which Canadian teams are in the NHL for 2026/27?
Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Winnipeg Jets, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks — seven Canadian franchises whose games are split across Sportsnet and TSN/RDS.
How much speed do I need to stream NHL games?
Roughly 10–15 Mbps sustained for HD and 25 Mbps-plus for 4K, measured on the streaming device. A wired connection is recommended for Saturday Hockey Night windows when Canadian streaming concurrency peaks.
Is this NHL schedule official?
No — it is an editorial guide built on the verifiable broadcast-rights structure plus links to the official NHL.com schedule, which is the authoritative source for exact games and times. We do not publish unverified game data.