The National Hockey League (NHL) has officially announced its Prime Video schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 season, providing Canadian fans with access to 27 games exclusively available on the streaming platform as part of the Wednesday Night Hockey series. This schedule includes some of the league's most prominent teams and star players, highlighting the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, and Edmonton Oilers, who will each have significant exposure throughout the season.
The season kicks off on September 30, with an exciting matchup as the New York Islanders visit the Toronto Maple Leafs. This game is particularly noteworthy as it may feature the first on-ice encounter between Matthew Schaefer, the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, and Gavin McKenna, who is projected to be the top pick in the 2026 draft.
In terms of appearances, the Maple Leafs will be featured six times on Prime Video, while the Canadiens will lead all Canadian teams with seven showings. The Oilers are set to appear five times, followed closely by the Calgary Flames, Winnipeg Jets, and Ottawa Senators, each with four scheduled games. The Vancouver Canucks will have two games available on the platform.
The schedule includes several high-profile matchups that are sure to capture the attention of hockey fans. Notably, the Canadiens will face off against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals on October 14. Additionally, Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa with the Florida Panthers is set for October 21, and the much-anticipated Battle of Alberta between the Oilers and Flames will take place the following week.
The Maple Leafs also have a number of marquee games lined up, including contests against the Detroit Red Wings and the Boston Bruins. Furthermore, they will once again participate in their traditional St. Patrick’s Day game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, a fixture that fans look forward to each season.
This 27-game schedule is part of a broader partnership between Prime Video and Rogers, which has established a 12-year agreement making Prime Video the exclusive Canadian broadcaster for Wednesday Night Hockey through the 2037-38 season. In addition to regular-season games, Prime Video will also stream two first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series and one second-round series each year in Canada, all available to Canadian Prime subscribers in both English and French at no extra charge.
The opening game promises to be particularly captivating, as McKenna is expected to join the Maple Leafs' roster after being selected first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. Schaefer, who was the top pick in 2025, made a significant impact last season by winning the Calder Trophy, awarded to the league's top rookie.
With Prime Video's growing presence in the NHL's Canadian broadcasting landscape, the 2026-27 schedule offers fans ample reasons to tune in on Wednesday nights, ensuring that the excitement of hockey continues to thrive in Canada.
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