The Leafs and Oilers face off in Toronto, and more NHL Games of the Week.

Saturday, November 14^th – 7:00 pm Eastern – SiriusXM 91
Edmonton Oilers at Toronto Maple Leafs

This is what hockey night in Canada was made for, even if they don’t call it that anymore. A Saturday Night matchup between two of the marquee teams in the country. A matchup featuring two of the absolute superstars in the game (McDavid and Matthews).  And don’t forget the likes of Draisaitl, Bouchard, and Nylander. The Maple Leafs are finishing up a tough six-game homestand, and it didn’t go all that well.  All six games were against top-level teams, and Toronto couldn’t manage to pick up a point in the first four against Utah, Montreal, New Jersey, and Colorado. The Oilers no doubt remember quite well a 7-2 thrashing at the hands of the visiting Leafs back on October 24^th. Edmonton are locked in a season-long battle with the Vegas Golden Knights for first place in the Pacific Division.

Sunday, November 15^th – 9:00 pm Eastern – SiriusXM 91
Nashville Predators at San Jose Sharks

Two surprise teams so far this season.  The Predators have been a pleasant surprise, while the Sharks have underperformed.  Both teams just missed the playoff cut last season, each by four points. This time around, Nashville has played solid hockey, and are competing in the tough Central Division. The Sharks have had a problem picking up points to this point, particularly in regulation time.  Still plenty of time to right this ship.

Monday, November 16^th – 7:30 pm Eastern – SiriusXM 91
Montreal Canadiens at New York Rangers

As noted hockey fan Mark Twain is reported to have said, “The reports of the demise of the New York Rangers were greatly exaggerated.” Yes, the loss of All-Star Netminder Igor Shesterkin is indeed a loss, and for the entire 2026-27 season. But the team has rallied around Dylan Garand in net, and recently got netminder Joonas Korpisalo back from injury. New York is still in the running for an Eastern Conference playoff spot.  It may be a wildcard, so the two points tonight matter. And the Canadiens have been playing solid hockey as of late, in the running themselves for the top spot in the jam-packed Atlantic Division.

Tuesday, November 17^th – 8:00 pm Eastern – SiriusXM 91
Ottawa Senators are Winnipeg Jets

Two teams that know all too well what it’s like to be left at the altar. So how have they fared since? The Senators reside in the highly competitive Atlantic Division, and have been beasts at home so far this season. The Jets reside in the highly competitive Central Division, and got off to an impressive start, before sliding backwards. They’ve recently arrested that skid, and are looking at life after You Know Who as an opportunity to hit the reset button.

Wednesday, November 18^th – 9:00 pm Eastern – SiriusXM 91
Colorado Avalanche at Utah Mammoth

A big Central Division showdown on a Wednesday evening, as the top spot in this contentious division is very much up for grabs this season. Even a game in mid-November matters now, as the gap between teams is smaller and smaller. The up-and-coming Mammoth have designs on the playoffs this upcoming April, after grabbing the first Western wildcard last April.  Most expect the Avalanche to once again be a Stanley Cup contender. Where will they finish in the regular season?  Stay tuned.

Thursday, November 19^th – 10:00 pm Eastern – SiriusXM 91
Dallas Stars at Vegas Golden Knights

Two of the top teams in the Western Conference meet up tonight on The Strip. Most observers expect the Golden Knights to either finish first or second in the Pacific Division. Forward Mitch Marner is enjoying another strong season. The Stars are also loaded with stars, but the Central Division is so loaded that Dallas will be hard-pressed to finish first in a group that includes Colorado, Minnesota, Utah, and the hard-charging Nashville Predators. And maybe Winnipeg gets their game together.

Friday, November 20^th – NO GAMES TODAY IN THE NHL

A rare day/night off in the National Hockey League on this Friday. 

28 teams will be in action tomorrow, including the Oilers at the Hurricanes, the Capitals at the Bruins, the Jets at the Golden Knights, and the Sharks at home against the Seattle Kraken.