What channel are the Avalanche on tonight? What channel are the Golden Knights on?

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The 2026 NHL Western Conference Finals officially drop the puck tonight, Wednesday, May 20, with a heavyweight Game 1 matchup in Denver as the Colorado Avalanche host the Vegas Golden Knights. Here's how to watch:

NHL playoff TV schedule 2026: Conference finals​

All times p.m. ET. x-if necessary

EASTERN CONFERENCE​

Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes​

• Game 1: May 21, Montreal at Carolina, 8 p.m. (TNT, HBO Max, truTV)
• Game 2: May 23, Montreal at Carolina, 7 p.m. (TNT, HBO Max, truTV)
• Game 3: May 25, Carolina at Montreal, 8 p.m. (TNT, HBO Max, truTV)
• Game 4: May 27, Carolina at Montreal, 8 p.m. (TNT, HBO Max, truTV)
• x-Game 5: May 29, Montreal at Carolina, 8 p.m. (TNT, HBO Max, truTV)
• x-Game 6: May 31, Carolina at Montreal, TBD (TNT, HBO Max, truTV)
• x-Game 7: June 2, Montreal at Carolina, 8 p.m. (TNT, HBO Max, truTV)

WESTERN CONFERENCE​

Vega Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche​

• Game 1: May 20, Vegas at Colorado, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
• Game 2: May 22, Vegas at Colorado, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
• Game 3: May 24, Colorado at Vegas, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
• Game 4: May 26, Colorado at Vegas, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
• x-Game 5: May 28 , Vegas at Colorado, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
• x-Game 6: May 30, Colorado at Vegas, 8 p.m. (ABC)
• x-Game 7: June 1, Vegas at Colorado, 8 p.m (ESPN)

How to watch NHL playoffs​

NHL playoff games will be broadcast in the United States by ESPN, TNT and their affiliated networks.

How to stream NHL playoffs​

Fubo carries ESPN, and Sling carries TNT.

Most goals scored in NHL playoff game​

The record for the most goals in an NHL playoff game depends on whether you are looking at one team's performance or the total combined score.

The Edmonton Oilers hold the record for the most goals scored by a single team in a playoff game, putting up 13 goals against the Los Angeles Kings on April 9, 1987.

Goals	Team	Opponent	Date	Final Score
13	Edmonton Oilers	Los Angeles Kings	April 9, 1987	13-3
12	Los Angeles Kings	Calgary Flames	April 10, 1990	12-4
11	Montreal Canadiens	Toronto Maple Leafs	March 30, 1944	11-0
11	Edmonton Oilers	Chicago Blackhawks	May 4, 1985	11-2

The record for the highest-scoring game in total was set during the 1982 Division Semifinals.

• 18 Goals: Los Angeles Kings (10) vs. Edmonton Oilers (8) on April 7, 1982.
• 17 Goals:Pittsburgh Penguins (10) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (7) on April 25, 1989.
• 16 Goals: Two games are tied at 16, involving high-scoring matchups from the Oilers (1987) and the Kings (1990).

On May 3, 2026, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 9-6. Their 15 combined goals tied for the third-highest-scoring game in NHL playoff history, matching a feat last achieved by the Flames and Oilers in 2022.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: What time is the Avs game? How to watch Avs vs Golden Knights

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