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The only reason for a blackout would have been if you were in the region for CSN Chicago (since they were showing the game), which you obviously aren't. From what I understand though, the programmers send a signal to the Verizon VHO whenever they have a game "blacked out". It was definitely an error, but maybe not the fault of Verizon.
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They blacked out the Devils-Flyers game on Tuesday night. The game feed was from the CSN Philly and the game was not broadcast anywhere in the NY Area. This game should not have been blacked out in the NY area on NHL Network if it was not televised locally.
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Blackout rules are complicated, and the NHL is has even wierder rules, so I don't even begin to understand them sometimes. But Verizon has some stuff that might help you.
How can I tell if a game is blacked out in my region?
Use our Sports Blackout lookup tool to view games that are scheduled for blackout. Please note that certain blackout restrictions can change from day-to-day. Our Sports Blackout lookup tool is updated daily.
Who is responsible for blackouts occurring?
Sports leagues and associations negotiate broadcast rights with local and national channels. As a TV service provider, Verizon is bound to adhere to the broadcast restrictions that are contracted between governing sports bodies and broadcasters.
Whenever there is a black out in my area, I usually can find the game on a different channel. I would say this is true for about 98% of the games I watch, there has RARELY ever been an occasion where I couldn't find the game "elsewhere"
Go to TV Guide.com to find the game.
Just put in your zip and cable provider (in this case FiOS) and let it search for the game. 9 times out of 10 you will find it on a different station.