The Blackhawks are back in action tonight; there’s also an NBA doubleheader, and if you’re really desperate, some mid-level college football.
↵6 p.m., NHL Network: Maple Leafs at Capitals. The Leafs were off to a good start, but now they’re not. The Caps were off to a bad start, but now they’re good. That’s all you need to know about this matchup.
↵6 p.m., ESPN2: College football, Rutgers at South Florida. This is the best you could do, ESPN? Two 4-3 teams in the Big East match up. You’re better off watching hockey.
↵7 p.m., ESPN: NBA, Bucks at Celtics.
↵7:30 p.m., CSN Chicago: Blackhawks vs. Devils at the United Center. It’s the first of four home games in the next 11 days.
↵9:30 p.m., ESPN: NBA, Lakers at Kings.