2024-25 NHL schedule: How to watch on ESPN, ESPN+, Hulu, ABC

The 2024-25 NHL season is off and running, and the ESPN family of networks is your home for hockey.

There will be 100 exclusive games across ESPN, ESPN+, Hulu and ABC this season, plus 1,050-plus out-of-market games available on NHL Power Play on ESPN+. 

The broadcast season began on Oct. 8 with a tripleheader.

On Oct. 22, the NHL Frozen Frenzy -- a special night of hockey featuring all 32 teams in action -- made its return. 

The NHL 4 Nations Faceoff took place from Feb. 12-20, including teams of NHL players representing the United States, Canada, Finland and Sweden in a round-robin tournament. 

March 1 saw the return of the Stadium Series to ESPN, with the Columbus Blue Jackets hosting the Detroit Red Wings at Ohio Stadium, home of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team. 

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How to watch

Upcoming games exclusively on ESPN networks

For details including game times and the most up-to-date schedule, please visit espn.com/nhl/schedule. All times Eastern.

April

Thursday, April 10

Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals, 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Anaheim Ducks at Los Angeles Kings, 10 p.m. | ESPN+

Saturday, April 12

Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets, 12:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+
New York Rangers at Carolina Hurricanes, 3 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+

Sunday, April 13

Colorado Avalanche at Anaheim Ducks, 10 p.m. | ESPN

Tuesday, April 15

Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:30 | ESPN
Los Angeles Kings at Seattle Kraken, 10:30 p.m. | ESPN

Thursday, April 17

Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins, 7 p.m. | ESPN
Calgary Flames at Los Angeles Kings, 9:30 p.m. | ESPN