NHL 2025–26 Regular Season: Schedules and Previews
The ice hockey world has an elite National Hockey League (NHL) that conducts matches every week. The NHL 2025-26 season features all-team clashes on April 11, 2026, reflecting strong momentum. Every player is waiting to prove their strengths in the upcoming NHL games. The upcoming games include the Pittsburgh Penguins taking on the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens meeting the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Elsewhere, the Utah Mammoths vs. the Carolina Hurricanes and the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. the Florida Panthers. Other key matchups include the Colorado Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights at Ball Arena in Denver. Meanwhile, the Nashville Predators face the Minnesota Wild, and the San Jose Sharks take on the Vancouver Canucks in upcoming NHL matchups.
In the Atlantic Division, the Buffalo Sabers are currently sitting in the top spot and contributing to a playoff position. Similarly, the Tampa Bay Lightning are second in the Eastern Conference and competing for a playoff position. Another playoff-position team, the Montreal Canadiens, currently sits in third place in the Atlantic Division. Further down the Eastern Conference standings are the Boston Bruins, the Ottawa Senators, and the Detroit Red Wings.
However, the Carolina Hurricanes sit in first place in the Metropolitan Division and claimed the division title. The Pittsburgh Penguins are in second place, and the Philadelphia Flyers now sit in third place in the Metropolitan Division. In the mid-table positions are the Columbus Blue Jackets, the New York Islanders, and the Washington Capitals.
Western Conference: Division Drama Unfolds
The Colorado Avalanche is currently sitting in first place in the NHL league standings. This team has also clinched conference encounters. While the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild are in 2nd and 3rd positions in the Central Division. These two teams have clinched a playoff position in the Central Division of the Western Conference. At the end of the table, the Chicago Blackhawks have struggled with inconsistent form in the Central Division.
In the Pacific Division, the Edmonton Oilers show consistent form and are in first place in the standings. The Vegas Golden Knights are struggling and are losing their hold on first place in the Western Conference. The Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks are in mid-table positions, which could affect this matchup.
NHL Game Schedule and Timings
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals
Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 03:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM PT | 12:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers
Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 04:00 PM ET | 01:00 PM PT | 01:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Dallas Stars vs New York Rangers
Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 05:00 PM ET | 02:00 PM PT | 02:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Chicago Blackhawks vs St. Louis Blues
Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 05:00 PM ET | 02:00 PM PT | 02:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: United Center in Chicago.
Detroit Red Wings vs New Jersey Devils
Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 05:00 PM ET | 02:00 PM PT | 02:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild
Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 05:00 PM ET | 02:00 PM PT | 02:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
Utah Mammoths vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 05:00 PM ET | 02:00 PM PT | 02:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 07:00 PM ET | 04:00 PM PT | 04:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Centre Bell in Montreal.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers
Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 07:00 PM ET | 04:00 PM PT | 04:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Winnipeg Jets vs Philadelphia Flyers
Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 07:00 PM ET | 04:00 PM PT | 04:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg.
Seattle Kraken vs Calgary Flames
Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 07:00 PM ET | 04:00 PM PT | 04:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 08:00 PM ET | 05:00 PM PT | 05:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Ball Arena in Denver.
San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks
Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 PM ET | 07:00 PM PT | 07:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: SAP Center in San Jose.
Upcoming Matches Previews
Fans get a closer look at the NHL 2025-26 season, where teams clash with standout performances. Key encounters include the Utah Mammoth taking on the Carolina Hurricanes and the Avalanche facing the Golden Knights in another matchup.
Utah Mammoth vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 05:00 PM ET | 02:00 PM PT | 02:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
Possible Lineups for Utah Mammoth
Position
Players
Forwards
Clayton Keller, Kailer Yamamoto, JJ Peterka, Brandon Tanev, Nick Schmaltz, Logan Cooley, Alex Kerfoot, Kevin Stenlund, Lawson Crouse, Dylan Guenther, and Michael Carcone
Defensemen
Mikhail Sergachev, Nate Schmidt, Ian Cole, Nick DeSimone, MacKenzie Weegar, John Marino, and Sean Durzi
Goaltenders
Karel Vejmelka and Vitek Vanecek
Possible Lineups for Carolina Hurricanes
Position
Players
Forwards
Andrei Svechnikov, Taylor Hall, Nikolaj Ehlers, William Carrier, Sebastian Aho, Logan Stankoven, Jordan Staal, Mark Jankowski, Seth Jarvis, Jackson Blake, Jordan Martinook, and Nicolas Deslauriers
Defensemen
Jaccob Slavin, K’Andre Miller, Alexander Nikishin, Shayne Gostisbehere, and Sean Walker
Goaltenders
Brandon Bussi and Frederik Andersen
Previous Games
The Utah Mammoth remain unbeaten, 7-4 over the Vancouver Canucks in their most recent game. Clayton Keller has recorded four points and three goals with one assist for Mammoth. On the other hand, Linus Karlsson has scored points and goals twice for Canucks. This team has a home ice advantage to take control in the upcoming match.
Conversely, the Carolina Hurricanes suffered a 6-3 defeat to the Ottawa Senators in their latest game. Andrei Svechnikov and Logan Stankoven each scored a goal for the Hurricanes. They are slightly faint performances in the National Hockey League this season.
The Pick: Utah Mammoth
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals
Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 03:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM PT | 12:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Possible Lineups for Pittsburgh Penguins
Position
Players
Forwards
Yegor Chinakhov, Thomas Novak, Anthony Mantha, Elmer Soderblom, Sidney Crosby, Rickard Rakell, Ben Kindel, Connor Dewar, Bryan Rust, Evgeni Malkin, Justin Brazeau, and Noel Acciari
Defensemen
Parker Wotherspoon, Samuel Girard, Ryan Shea, Erik Karlsson, Kris Letang, and Connor Clifton
Goaltenders
Arturs Silovs and Sergei Murashov
Possible Lineups for Washington Capitals
Position
Players
Forwards
Alex Ovechkin, Aliaksei Protas, Connor McMichael, Brandon Duhaime, Dylan Strome, Ilya Protas, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Justin Sourdif, Anthony Beauvillier, Tom Wilson, Ryan Leonard, and Ivan Miroshnichenko
Defensemen
Martin Fehervary, Jakob Chychrun, Cole Hutson, Rasmus Sandin, Trevor van Riemsdyk, and Matt Roy
Goaltenders
Logan Thompson and Mitchell Gibson
Previous Games
The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently sitting in second place in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference. They have an impressive recent form to maintain in their upcoming NHL game.
By contrast, the Washington Capitals sit just above the bottom position of the league standings. Over their last 10 games, they have posted a 6-3-1 record, placing them in the Metropolitan Division.
The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins
Dallas Stars vs New York Rangers
Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 05:00 PM ET | 02:00 PM PT | 02:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Possible Lineups for Dallas Stars
Position
Players
Forwards
Jason Robertson, Jamie Benn, Oskar Back, Adam Erne, Wyatt Johnston, Matt Duchene, Justin Hryckowian, Arttu Hyry, Mikko Rantanen, Colin Blackwell, and Mavrik Bourque
Defensemen
Esa Lindell, Thomas Harley, Lian Bichsel, Miro Heiskanen, Nils Lundkvist, Tyler Myers, and Ilya Lyubushkin
Goaltenders
Jake Oettinger and Casey DeSmith
Possible Lineups for New York Rangers
Position
Players
Forwards
Gabriel Perreault, Tye Kartye, Will Cuylle, Adam Sykora, Mika Zibanejad, J.T. Miller, Vincent Trocheck, Noah Laba, Alexis Lafreniere, Conor Sheary, Jonny Brodzinski, and Jaroslav Chmelar
Defensemen
Vladislav Gavrikov, Drew Fortescue, Matthew Robertson, Adam Fox, Braden Schneider and Will Borgen
Goaltenders
Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick
Previous Games
In their most recent NHL game, the Dallas Stars defeated the Calgary Flames. For the Dallas Stars, Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston each recorded two points. Meanwhile, Joel Farabee found the net for the Flames. As a result, Dallas will grab a win in their forthcoming games.
In contrast, the New York Rangers suffered a loss 5-3 to the Buffalo Sabers in their latest outing. This team has struggled to be consistent in recent performances, with a losing streak in the NHL this season.
The Pick: Dallas Stars
Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights
Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 08:00 PM ET | 05:00 PM PT | 05:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Ball Arena in Denver.
Possible Lineups for Colorado Avalanche
Position
Players
Forwards
Artturi Lehkonen, Ross Colton, Gabriel Landeskog, Parker Kelly, Nathan MacKinnon, Brock Nelson, Jack Drury, Martin Necas, Valeri Nichushkin, Nicolas Roy, and Logan O’Connor
Defensemen
Devon Toews, Brett Kulak, Nick Blankenburg, Sam Malinski, Josh Manson, and Brent Burns
Goaltenders
Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood
Possible Lineups for Vegas Golden Knights
Position
Players
Forwards
Brett Howden, Ivan Barbashev, Brandon Saad, Cole Smith, Jack Eichel, Mitch Marner, Tomas Hertl, Nic Dowd, Pavel Dorofeyev, Mark Stone, Colton Sissons, and Keegan Kolesar
Defensemen
Brayden McNabb, Noah Hanifin, Jeremy Lauzon, Shea Theodore, Rasmus Andersson, and Ben Hutton
Goaltenders
Adin Hill and Carter Hart
Previous Games
The Colorado Avalanche have displayed tough, consistent form in conference games. Over their ten games, they have registered 7-3-0 record. This team has a home ice advantage to take a triumph in its next outing.
Currently, the Vegas Golden Knights sit in the second place in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. They have a faint performance in their recent NHL games. Across 78 matches, Vegas has recorded 36 victories, 26 losses, and 16 overtime losses.
The Pick: Colorado Avalanche
Conclusion
With the NHL season approaching its final stages, all teams still have a last chance to boost their teams’ reputations. Key games include the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Washington Capitals on April 11, 2026. Which team will take another winning streak and reshape their NHL standings?