The Toronto Maple Leafs (19-15-6, 44 points) have won two straight and four of five as they visit the New York Islanders (22-15-4, 48 points) at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on Saturday night.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to Motown for a battle with the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena.

The 2026 NHL Winter Classic between the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers will take place at loanDepot Park in Miami, home of the MLB's Miami Marlins, on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET. It's the first outdoor NHL game in the state of Florida and the southernmost one in league history.

The Tampa Bay Lightning (23-13-3, 49 points) continue a three-game California trip on Thursday night, taking a five-game winning streak into their matchup with the Los Angeles Kings (16-13-9, 41 points) at crypto.

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The best under-20 hockey talent in the world is convening in Minnesota for the IIHF World Junior Hockey Tournament. Here's how to stream it live.