Oilers and Golden Knights Face Off on March 8

TV channel and streaming details for the NHL matchup

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Edmonton Oilers will take on the Vegas Golden Knights in an NHL matchup on March 8th. The game is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN.

Why it matters

This is an important game between two Western Conference playoff contenders. The Oilers are currently seventh in the West with 68 points, while the Golden Knights are sixth with 72 points, so this game could have implications for the postseason race.

The details

The Golden Knights will be without several key players due to injuries, including forward William Karlsson, defenseman Jonas Rondbjerg, and captain Mark Stone. The Oilers will also be missing forward Curtis Lazar and defenseman Mattias Janmark.

  • The game is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET.

The players

Vegas Golden Knights

An NHL team based in Las Vegas, Nevada that competes in the Western Conference.

Edmonton Oilers

An NHL team based in Edmonton, Alberta that competes in the Western Conference.

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The takeaway

This matchup between the Oilers and Golden Knights features two teams fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. Fans will want to tune in to see how the injury-depleted Golden Knights fare against the Oilers' high-powered offense.