The 2025-26 NHL Season has reached a fever pitch tonight. Teams are reaching the last and crucial stage of this NHL regular season schedule. The Fight to clinch the President’s trophy still remains wide open. In the Western Conference, the Edmonton Oilers are hungry for the division lead. The Colorado Avalanche also wants to clinch the top seed. Every NHL franchise feels the heat of the March Hockey. The NHL Table is as tight and close as possible this season. The race for the Wild Card will be witnessed in the Eastern Conference. This NHL Matchday features many critical divisional matches with a must-win mentality. They will fight diligently for every single point.
NHL March 28, 2026 Gameday Schedule
Tampa Bay Lightning Vs Ottawa Senators
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
New York Islanders Vs Florida Panthers
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST
Venue: UBS Arena, Elmont
Edmonton Oilers Vs Anaheim Ducks
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 03:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM PT | 01:00 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton
Carolina Hurricanes Vs New Jersey Devils
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 05:00 PM ET | 02:00 PM PT | 02:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Lenovo Center, Raleigh
Pittsburgh Penguins Vs Dallas Stars
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 05:00 PM ET | 02:00 PM PT | 02:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
Columbus Blue Jackets Vs San Jose Sharks
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 05:00 PM ET | 02:00 PM PT | 02:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Nationwide Arena, Columbus
Boston Bruins Vs Minnesota Wild
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 05:00 PM ET | 02:00 PM PT | 02:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: TD Garden, Boston
Buffalo Sabres vs. Seattle Kraken
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 05:30 PM ET | 02:30 PM PT | 03:00 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: KeyBank Center, Buffalo
Nashville Predators Vs Montreal Canadiens
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 07:00 PM ET | 04:00 PM PT | 04:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
St. Louis Blues Vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 07:00 PM ET | 04:00 PM PT | 04:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Enterprise Center, St. Louis
Colorado Avalanche Vs Winnipeg Jets
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 07:00 PM ET | 04:00 PM PT | 04:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Ball Arena, Denver
Detroit Red Wings Vs Philadelphia Flyers
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 08:00 PM ET | 05:00 PM PT | 05:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
Los Angeles Kings Vs Utah Mammoth
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 09:00 PM ET | 06:00 PM PT | 06:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Calgary Flames Vs Vancouver Canucks
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 PM ET | 07:00 PM PT | 07:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Vegas Golden Knights Vs Washington Capitals
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:30 PM ET | 07:30 PM PT | 08:00 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Vegas Golden Knights Vs Washington Capitals
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:30 PM ET | 07:30 PM PT | 08:00 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Selected NHL Matchday Preview
Edmonton Oilers Vs Anaheim Ducks
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 03:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM PT | 01:00 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton
Predicted Edmonton Wild Starting VI
| Positions | Players |
| Goaltender | Connor Ingram |
| Defenders | Evan Bouchard, Mattias Ekholm |
| Forwards | Connor McDavid, Jack Roslovic, Zach Hyman |
Predicted Anaheim Ducks Starting VI
| Positions | Players |
| Goaltender | Lukáš Dostál |
| Defenders | Pavel Mintyukov, Radko Gudas |
| Forwards | Mason McTavish, Leo Carlsson, Frank Vatrano |
Prediction
The Pacific Division summit is on the line. The Ducks hold the Top Spot with 84 points. Edmonton is behind by 5 points. As Leon Draisaitl is sidelined due to a lower-back injury, Edmonton will be facing its toughest challenge. This match will decide the divisional play-off arrangement. Jack Roslovic will start in the place of Leon Draisaitl with 31 points in his hands. He pairs up with Connor McDavid, who’s still in the race for the Art Ross Trophy with 118 points. Evan Bouchard strengthens the defense that would neutralize Duck’s offensive pressure. They must outdo Anaheim’s structure.
Anaheim has won four of its last five games. Veteran Frank Vatrano brings scoring and physical play. Lukáš Dostál keeps the Ducks’ net impenetrable with his 3.01 GAA. They use a tough, transitional style to disrupt opponents. This will be a High-offensive NHL match. Edmonton’s excellent talent usually performs under high-pressure matches.
The Pick: Edmonton Oilers
Pittsburgh Penguins Vs Dallas Stars
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 05:00 PM ET | 02:00 PM PT | 02:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
Predicted Pittsburgh Penguins Starting VI
| Positions | Players |
| Goaltender | Arturs Silov |
| Defenders | Erik Karlsson, Kris Letang |
| Forwards | Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell |
Predicted Dallas Stars Starting VI
| Positions | Players |
| Goaltender | Jake Oettinger |
| Defenders | Esa Lindell, Miro Heiskanen |
| Forwards | Wyatt Johnston, Jamie Bern, Jason Robertson |
Prediction
Dallas travels to PPG Paint Arena with 97 Points. They are seven points behind the Division leader. Pittsburgh is third in the Metropolitan Division. This match is crucial for Play-off Conditioning, as both are hungry for points. Jason Robertson leads Dallas with 85 points. Wyatt Johnston has registered 40 goals (3rd overall in this NHL season). Dallas has registered three straight losses so far. They have an elite defense style; Esa Lindell’s +27 rating is a testament to that.
Penguins have a 2-2-1 record in their last 5 games. Sidney Crosby carries the Penguins with his 64 points. Malkin and Mantha’s recent injuries have damaged Pittsburgh’s depth. But Arturs Silovs tries to stay composed in the nets with his 2.99 GAA. The Stars’ defensive structure will test Pittsburgh. Oettinger always thrives in high-stakes games. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh’s home advantage will give the home team a boost.
The Pick: Dallas Stars.
Colorado Avalanche Vs Winnipeg Jets
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 07:00 PM ET | 04:00 PM PT | 04:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Ball Arena, Denver
Predicted Colorado Avalanche Starting VI
| Positions | Players |
| Goaltender | Scott Wedgewood |
| Defenders | Cale Makar, Devon Toews |
| Forwards | Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas, Brock Nelson |
Predicted Winnipeg Jets Starting VI
| Positions | Players |
| Goaltender | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Defenders | Neal Pionk, Josh Morrissey |
| Forwards | Gabriel Vilardi, Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor |
Prediction
Colorado will go through a major Central Division test tonight. They hold an NHL league-best 104 points this season. The Jets are desperate with 72, fighting for a playoff spot. This match will determine the top playoff seeding. Colorado put their hopes on Scott Wedgewood in the nets. Nathan MacKinnon leads the offense with 115 points. They have won three out of their last five games.
Winnipeg relies on Connor Hellebuyck’s 2.81 GAA in the goaltending performance. Mark Scheifele has 86 points, which is 8th overall in this NHL Season. The Jets have played a physical style over the last five games. Fans can expect lightning-fast action at the Ball Arena. Wedgewood has to withstand Winnipeg’s physical pressure. Colorado’s speed is most likely to trump the Jets’ defense. The Avalanches’ depth will be the x-factor in this match.
The Pick: Colorado Avalanche
Carolina Hurricanes Vs New Jersey Devils
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 05:00 PM ET | 02:00 PM PT | 02:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Lenovo Center, Raleigh
Predicted Carolina Hurricanes Starting VI
| Positions | Players |
| Goaltender | Brandon Bussi |
| Defenders | Jaccob Slavin, Jalen Chatfield |
| Forwards | Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, Andrei Svechnikov |
Predicted New Jersey Devil Starting VI
| Positions | Players |
| Goaltender | Jacob Markstrom |
| Defenders | Jonas Siegenthaler, Dougie Hamilton |
| Forwards | Timo Meier, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt |
Prediction
The Carolina Hurricanes clash with the New Jersey Devils in a critical Metropolitan Division match. Carolina tops the division with 96 points. The Devils have won four of their last 5 matches, and are hungry to grab the Play-off wild card. New Jersey will try to play a tactical, quick offensive game. Jesper Bratt’s 60 points, and Nico Hischier, who scored 26 goals in this NHL season, will be involved. Injuries to Arseny Gritsyuk and Brett Pesce will test the Devils’ depth. Goalie Jakob Markstrom has to be sharp in the goal.
Sabastian Aho leads the Hurricane with his 72-point performance. Seth Jarvis is the team’s leading goalscorer (29). Their persistent forecheck and heavy man-to-man marking will be important in their puck possession. Fans can expect a high-voltage, fast-paced game between these two rivals. The Devil’s speed will test Carolina’s detailed system. It’s going to be a tight match, but eventually, the Hurricanes ‘ home-ice advantage and defensive depth will clinch the edge.
The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes
Final Thoughts
Tonight’s result will severely impact the future of this NHL season. The top-positioned teams can experiment with their depth before the postseason commences. The NHL playoff picture will be much clearer by tonight. This game night offers the chance to eliminate fringe playoff contenders and narrow the league. Fans can expect surprises in the final stretch of the NHL regular season.
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