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Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.It’s been a quiet few months since the Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup, but luckily enough, the NHL will be back in action starting this week.The Canes finally broke a 20-year franchise title drought earlier this year, and now many experts see them as heavy favorites for a repeat. The Stanley Cup ‘hangover’ can be a real beast though, and there are plenty of other strong squads that will be looking to put a stop to Carolina’s dominance.Another strong title contender is the Avalanche, who have two of the best players in the world with Nathan MacKinnon and Cole Makar. The Stars, Panthers and Golden Knights are also topping the power rankings, despite some squads not performing to potential in last year’s playoffs.Who will emerge dominant this season in the NHL?Here’s everything you need to know to watch NHL games without cable this season, including streaming options for each team.NHL live streams 2026Live streams: fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN appThere are several different ways to stream NHL games throughout the 2026-27 season.Fans can stream games on fubo and DIRECTV, which both offer free trials for new users. Another streaming option is the ESPN app.Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)Now you can watch ESPN without cable. Stream live NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, college sports, plus SportsCenter, First Take, and all your favorite ESPN shows—anytime, anywhere—only in the ESPN app.How to watch NHL games in 2026All 32 NHL teams will have their games air live on a Regional Sports Network (RSN), as outlined below.Altitude SportsColorado AvalancheChicago Sports NetworkChicago BlackhawksFanDuel Sports NetworkCarolina HurricanesColumbus Blue JacketsDetroit Red WingsLos Angeles KingsMinnesota WildNashville PredatorsSt. Louis BluesFenway Sports Group (NESN/SportsNet Pittsburgh)Boston BruinsPittsburgh PenguinsKONG-TV/KING-TV and Amazon Prime VideoSeattle KrakenMonumental Sports NetworkWashington CapitalsMSG NetworksBuffalo SabresNew Jersey DevilsNew York IslandersNew York RangersNBC SportsPhiladelphia FlyersSan Jose SharksScripps SportsFlorida PanthersTampa Bay LightningUtah MammothVegas Golden KnightsSportsnetCalgary FlamesEdmonton OilersVancouver CanucksTSNMontreal CanadiensOttawa SenatorsToronto Maple LeafsWinnipeg JetsVictory+Anaheim DucksDallas StarsRelated LinksLatest NHL news and rumorsFull NHL schedule, scores for 2026-27NHL standings 2026-27How to bet on the NHL