The 2025-26 NHL regular season is set to kick off with a bang, featuring 100 exclusive matchups on ESPN networks and digital platforms. Here's everything you need to know to catch all the action.

Opening Night Tripleheader

The season begins on Tuesday, Oct. 7, with a thrilling tripleheader on ESPN:

• 4 p.m. ET: The Point - ESPN's NHL studio show sets the stage.
• 5 p.m. ET: Chicago Blackhawks at Florida Panthers - The Panthers raise their 2024-25 championship banner and face Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks.
• 8 p.m. ET: Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers - Sidney Crosby and the Penguins take on their former coach Mike Sullivan and the Rangers.
• 10:30 p.m. ET: Colorado Avalanche at Los Angeles Kings - New teammates Corey Perry and Anton Forsberg lead the Kings against the Avalanche.

Notable Matchups on ESPN

• Tuesday, Oct. 14:

  • 7 p.m. ET: Tampa Bay Lightning at Washington Capitals
  • 9:30 p.m. ET: Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars

• Tuesday, Oct. 21:

  • 7:30 p.m. ET: Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins
  • 10 p.m. ET: Colorado Avalanche at Utah Mammoth

• Tuesday, Oct. 28: NHL Frozen Frenzy tripleheader

  • 6 p.m. ET: Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers
  • 8:30 p.m. ET: Washington Capitals at Dallas Stars
  • 11 p.m. ET: Los Angeles Kings at San Jose Sharks

Notable Matchups on ABC

• Saturday, Jan. 3:

  • Noon ET: Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings

• Saturday, Jan. 10:

  • 1 p.m. ET: New York Rangers at Boston Bruins

• Saturday, Jan. 31:

  • 1 p.m. ET: Colorado Avalanche at Detroit Red Wings
  • 3:30 p.m. ET: New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins

How to Watch

Fans can catch all the action on ESPN. For more NHL content, including the latest scores, schedules, standings, and stats, visit the ESPN NHL hub page.

Stay tuned for an exciting season filled with unforgettable moments and intense competition!