NHL highlights week of Jan. 26 with Ducks-Oilers and outdoor Bruins-Lightning showcase

The NHL’s nationally televised schedule for the week of January 26, 2026, spotlights a mix of hot teams and marquee events, led by Monday night’s Anaheim Ducks visit to the Edmonton Oilers and an upcoming outdoor Stadium Series game featuring the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning. The weekly guide, published January 26, lays out key broadcasts and the narratives driving interest.

Monday’s featured matchup, Ducks at Oilers, was framed as a meeting between Edmonton and one of the season’s surprise stories. Anaheim entered the week on a seven-game winning streak, and the report credited both veteran additions and a wave of young talent for the surge. Edmonton, meanwhile, remains one of the league’s most watched clubs, with games that often turn into event television thanks to star power and scoring potential.

Later in the week, attention shifts to the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series, where the Lightning will host the Bruins at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Outdoor games have become a signature part of the league’s presentation strategy, combining spectacle with rivalry energy. For Tampa Bay, the matchup also serves as a high-profile home showcase amid an injury-impacted stretch that has tested depth and lineup flexibility.

The national slate also includes other notable televised games, reflecting a broader effort to create appointment viewing beyond traditional local broadcasts. For fans, these windows can be a preview of potential playoff matchups, and for teams they can be a measuring stick—especially when played under unique conditions such as an outdoor venue.

With the season grinding toward the later months, the games highlighted for the week of Jan. 26 land at a moment when standings pressure increases and roster health becomes a key variable. If the Ducks’ streak continues and the outdoor event delivers, the league’s late-January calendar could serve as a momentum marker heading into February.