NHL games tonight
Definition
A popular search query or casual phrase referring to the scheduled matches of the National Hockey League (NHL), North America's premier professional ice hockey league, occurring on the evening of the current day.
An idiomatic expression among sports fans, especially puckheads, signaling the hunt for live NHL action, complete with slapshots, overtime thrillers, and questionable referee calls.
Examples
Forget the Netflix queue—NHL games tonight promise more plot twists than a season finale.
My wallet's empty, but my heart's full: NHL games tonight are free on basic cable.
Boss asked why I'm yawning; I mumbled 'late night,' but really it was NHL games tonight stealing my sleep.
In a world of endless scrolling, NHL games tonight are the original dopamine hit.