Get ready for an exhilarating experience as the NHL Network gears up to provide extensive coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, showcasing the much-anticipated return of NHL players to this prestigious global event. Beginning on February 10, the NHL Tonight™ program will feature daily recaps and highlights from both the tournament and the first half of the NHL season, offering fans a comprehensive look at all the action.
Joining the NHL Network team in Milano, Italy, is host Jamison Coyle, alongside Jason Demers, a former Olympian who represented Team Canada in 2022. Together, they will bring viewers on-the-ground reports from the Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament, as part of the NHL Tonight: Milano Cortina 2026 series, which is proudly presented by Honda. In addition to their live coverage, Coyle and Demers will also participate in the Preview and Recap shows that form a crucial part of the network's Olympic programming.
As the NHL regular season approaches its midpoint, the NHL Network is set to unveil the NHL Tonight: Second Half Preview Show, coinciding with the return of its full slate of programs, including NHL Tonight: First Shift, NHL Now, NHL Tonight, and On The Fly, all scheduled to air for the remainder of the 2025–26 season.
Key Programming Highlights for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics include:
* The NHL Tonight: Milano Cortina 2026 Preview Show will kick off on February 10 at 6 p.m. ET, just before the Men's ice hockey tournament commences;
* From February 11 through February 24, NHL Tonight: Milano Cortina 2026 will air daily at 6 p.m. ET, featuring insights from Coyle and Demers alongside other NHL Network personalities providing expert commentary;
* A Recap Show following the gold medal match of the men’s ice hockey tournament is scheduled for February 23 at 6 p.m. ET.
For the first half of the NHL regular season:
* The NHL Tonight: First Half Recap Show will analyze the first half of the season during the Olympics break, airing on February 6 at 6 p.m. ET;
* The show Top Shelf: Best of the First Half will debut on February 9 at 6 p.m. ET, encapsulating standout moments from the first portion of the season.
Looking ahead to the second half of the NHL regular season:
* The NHL Tonight: Second Half Preview Show, providing insights as teams gear up for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, will be broadcast on February 24 at 6 p.m. ET;
* Starting February 25, the NHL Network's lineup will return with programs like NHL Tonight: First Shift at 4 p.m. ET, NHL Now at 5 p.m. ET, NHL Tonight at 7 p.m. ET, and On The Fly, which airs right after the evening's games.
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