NHL nationally televised games for week of Dec. 9

Each Monday throughout the 2024-25 NHL season, ESPN and NHL Network analyst Kevin Weekes will provide fans with a guide of games that will be nationally televised. Today, a look at games for the ninth week of the season.

Highlights include the Anaheim Ducks visiting the Montreal Canadiens on "Prime Monday Night Hockey," and the Toronto Maple Leafs visiting the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday in an Original Six matchup.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9

Anaheim Ducks at Montreal Canadiens (7:30 p.m. ET; RDS, PRIME, Victory+)

Jacob Trouba could be making his Ducks debut after being acquired in a trade from the New York Rangers on Friday. The Ducks have lost three of four but the former Rangers captain should add a jolt on defense. Forward Cole Caufield has multipoint games in three of his past five games for the Canadiens, who continue a five-game homestand.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10

Toronto Maple Leafs at New Jersey Devils (7 p.m. ET; ESPN+, HULU, TSN4)

Sheldon Keefe will face his old team for the second time this season and will be looking for a win after a 4-2 defeat to them in New Jersey's home opener in October. The Devils have won 13 of 18 led by Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes, the team's top two scorers. Auston Matthews looks to continue his hot streak for the Maple Leafs. He has seven points (three goals, four assists) since returning from an injury.

Minnesota Wild at Utah Hockey Club (9:30 p.m. ET; ESPN+, HULU)

The Wild enter the week tied atop the NHL standings despite having a four-game winning streak end in a 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. Kirill Kaprizov is among the NHL leaders in scoring with 42 points (17 goals, 25 assists) in 26 games. The Utah Hockey Club is looking for some traction; it has won two straight games for the first time since the first three games of the season.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11

New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres (7 p.m. ET; TNT, MAX, truTV)

Forwards Alex Tuch (24 points) and Tage Thompson (21 points) lead the offense for the Sabres, who have lost six straight games entering Monday getting outscored 21-11. The Rangers travel to Buffalo after a five-game homestand and seek revenge after they were defeated by the Sabres 6-1 on Nov. 7.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14

Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings (7 p.m. ET; FDSNDET, NHLN, SNP, SNO, CBC)

Two Original Six teams heading in different directions face off when the Maple Leafs visit the Red Wings. Toronto has won 10 of 14 while Detroit has lost five in a row. Captains Dylan Larkin (Red Wings) and Auston Matthews (Maple Leafs) will go head-to-head for the 23rd time with Matthews outscoring Larkin 14-12 in those games. The two will be teammates for the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February.

Boston Bruins at Vancouver Canucks (10 p.m. ET; CBC, SNE, SNO, SNP, NESN)

The Bruins have been playing well since the coaching change from Jim Montgomery to Joe Sacco and have won four straight. The Canucks have points in six of seven (5-1-1). Vancouver defenseman Quinn Hughes and Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy will also team up for the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

OTHER NATIONALLY TELEVISED GAMES

TUESDAY

Colorado Avalanche at Pittsburgh Penguins (7 p.m. ET; SN-PIT, ALT, SNP, SNE, TVAS)

WEDNESDAY

Anaheim Ducks at Ottawa Senators (7:30 p.m. ET; TVAS, SN, KCOP-13, Victory+)

THURSDAY

Detroit Red Wings at Philadelphia Flyers (7 p.m. ET; FDSNDET, NBCSP, SNP)

Edmonton Oilers at Minnesota Wild (8:30 p.m. ET; ESPN+, HULU, SNW)

Tampa Bay Lightning at Calgary Flames (9 p.m. ET; SN1, FDSNSUN)

Florida Panthers at Vancouver Canucks (10 p.m. ET; TVAS, SNP, SCRIPPS)

SATURDAY

Chicago Blackhawks at New Jersey Devils (1 p.m. ET; CHSN, MSGSN, NHLN, SN)

Vegas Golden Knights at Edmonton Oilers (4 p.m. ET; SN, SCRIPPS)

Pittsburgh Penguins at Ottawa Senators (7 p.m. ET; SN1, TVAS2, SN-PIT)

Montreal Canadiens at Winnipeg Jets (7 p.m. ET; TVAS, CITY, SNE, SNW)

Florida Panthers at Calgary Flames (10 p.m. ET; SN1, CITY, SNW, SCRIPPS)

SUNDAY

New York Islanders at Chicago Blackhawks (3 p.m. ET; CHSN, MSGSN, NHLN, SN, TVAS)

Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild (6 p.m. ET: FDSNWI, FDSNNO, SCRIPPS, NHLN)

New York Rangers at St. Louis Blues (6 p.m. ET; FDSNMW, MSG, SN, TVAS)