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Matchup	Official ET Time	Converted Local Time	Status	Action
San Jose Sharks @ Montreal Canadiens	Tue, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Colorado Avalanche @ New Jersey Devils	Tue, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Anaheim Ducks @ New York Islanders	Tue, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Los Angeles Kings @ Washington Capitals	Tue, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Toronto Maple Leafs @ Columbus Blue Jackets	Tue, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Winnipeg Jets @ St. Louis Blues	Tue, Oct 20 · 8:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Boston Bruins @ Dallas Stars	Tue, Oct 20 · 8:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Minnesota Wild @ Edmonton Oilers	Tue, Oct 20 · 9:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Detroit Red Wings @ Seattle Kraken	Tue, Oct 20 · 9:40 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Carolina Hurricanes @ Vancouver Canucks	Tue, Oct 20 · 10:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Tampa Bay Lightning @ Vegas Golden Knights	Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Philadelphia Flyers @ Buffalo Sabres	Wed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Florida Panthers @ Ottawa Senators	Wed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Nashville Predators @ Boston Bruins	Thu, Oct 22 · 7:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
New York Rangers @ Toronto Maple Leafs	Thu, Oct 22 · 7:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
San Jose Sharks @ Ottawa Senators	Thu, Oct 22 · 7:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Anaheim Ducks @ New Jersey Devils	Thu, Oct 22 · 7:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Florida Panthers @ Pittsburgh Penguins	Thu, Oct 22 · 7:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Los Angeles Kings @ New York Islanders	Thu, Oct 22 · 7:30 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Vegas Golden Knights @ St. Louis Blues	Thu, Oct 22 · 8:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Winnipeg Jets @ Dallas Stars	Thu, Oct 22 · 8:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Minnesota Wild @ Calgary Flames	Thu, Oct 22 · 9:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Carolina Hurricanes @ Edmonton Oilers	Thu, Oct 22 · 9:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Utah Mammoth @ Seattle Kraken	Thu, Oct 22 · 10:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Detroit Red Wings @ Vancouver Canucks	Thu, Oct 22 · 10:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Montreal Canadiens @ Chicago Blackhawks	Fri, Oct 23 · 8:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Tampa Bay Lightning @ Colorado Avalanche	Fri, Oct 23 · 9:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Anaheim Ducks @ Philadelphia Flyers	Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Los Angeles Kings @ New Jersey Devils	Sat, Oct 24 · 3:30 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
San Jose Sharks @ Boston Bruins	Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
New York Rangers @ Ottawa Senators	Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Nashville Predators @ Pittsburgh Penguins	Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Buffalo Sabres @ Washington Capitals	Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Vegas Golden Knights @ Columbus Blue Jackets	Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Carolina Hurricanes @ St. Louis Blues	Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Toronto Maple Leafs @ Edmonton Oilers	Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Tampa Bay Lightning @ Utah Mammoth	Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Detroit Red Wings @ Calgary Flames	Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Minnesota Wild @ Seattle Kraken	Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Florida Panthers @ Chicago Blackhawks	Sun, Oct 25 · 3:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
New York Islanders @ Dallas Stars	Sun, Oct 25 · 6:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Montreal Canadiens @ Winnipeg Jets	Sun, Oct 25 · 7:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Colorado Avalanche @ Nashville Predators	Sun, Oct 25 · 8:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Minnesota Wild @ Vancouver Canucks	Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Los Angeles Kings @ New York Rangers	Mon, Oct 26 · 7:00 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Toronto Maple Leafs @ Calgary Flames	Mon, Oct 26 · 8:30 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center
Detroit Red Wings @ Edmonton Oilers	Mon, Oct 26 · 9:30 PM ET ET	--:--	SCHEDULED	Match Center

Complete Guide to NHL Game Start Times & Global Time Zones

The National Hockey League spans four time zones in the United States and five across Canada. Because the league headquarters and the highest density of franchises are located in the Northeast, the NHL schedule revolves strictly around Eastern Time (ET). For fans residing in Western North America, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Central Europe, or the Asia-Pacific region, calculating exact face-off times can be a regular headache.

Standard NHL Face-Off Windows

7:00 PM ET (Prime Window): Over 65% of all regular season games start at 7:00 PM Eastern. This aligns with evening television in New York, Boston, Montreal, Toronto, and Philadelphia, but translates to 4:00 PM Pacific for West Coast fans and 12:00 AM (midnight) GMT for British viewers.
8:00 PM ET (Central Window): Games hosted by Central Division teams like the Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, and St. Louis Blues drop puck at 7:00 PM local Central Time, which is 8:00 PM ET.
9:00 PM ET (Mountain Window): Colorado Avalanche, Utah Mammoth, Calgary Flames, and Edmonton Oilers home matchups typically start at 7:00 PM local Mountain Time.
10:00 PM ET (Pacific Late Slate): Late-night hockey hosted by the Vancouver Canucks, Seattle Kraken, San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, and Vegas Golden Knights.
Saturday Hockey Night in Canada (HNIC): Saturday doubleheaders feature a national broadcast at 7:00 PM ET followed immediately by a 10:00 PM ET Pacific contest.

The European DST Trap (Spring & Autumn Daylight Saving)

International hockey supporters in Sweden, Finland, Germany, Czechia, and the United Kingdom must be aware of the "Daylight Saving Gap." North America begins Daylight Saving Time in the second week of March, whereas European Summer Time (BST/CEST) shifts on the final Sunday of March. During these 2–3 weeks, North American games begin one hour EARLIER than normal in Europe (6:00 PM start instead of 7:00 PM equivalent). The reverse occurs in late October and early November.

Frequently Asked Questions About NHL Start Times

Does puck drop occur exactly at the listed start time?

No. A game listed for 7:00 PM ET typically drops the puck at approximately 7:08 PM ET. The 8-minute buffer accounts for team intros, national anthems (one or both of O Canada and The Star-Spangled Banner), and broadcaster sponsor introductions.

How long does an average NHL hockey game last?

A standard NHL regulation contest lasts approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes. This includes three 20-minute periods of gameplay, two 18-minute intermissions, and commercial timeouts. Overtime and shootouts extend game time by 15–25 minutes.