Get ready for face off because the National Hockey League (NHL) is back for the 2024-2025 season. The first regular season puck drops on October 8th, and the season will run through April 17, 2025. To make sure you’re ready for the action, find out where you can explore NHL schedules, teams, scores and how to watch NHL games live right here
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How To Watch NHL Games
While your favorite NHL players have been hitting the rink for preseason, we’ve been making sure you can watch the most NHL games this season. You can do that on the following channels, all of which will broadcast select NHL games.
- REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP (only available in some areas)
- TNT – Ch. 245
- ESPN – Ch. 206
- ABC –Check local listings
- NHL Network – Ch. 215
- NHL Center Ice
Discover even more NHL coverage and keep your fandom on ice.
NHL Schedule
Find your favorite NHL team’s schedule, scores from live games and more.
Key Dates
Key dates to mark on your calendar for the 2024-25 NHL season.
1. NHL Winter Classic 2024
Matchup: Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 @ 3 p.m. ET
How to Watch: TNT
2. Four Nations Face Off Tournament 2025
The first ever Four Nations tournament will take place February 12-20 in Montreal in Boston. The cities will host seven games (4 in Montreal, 3 in Boston) between four teams: Canada, Finland, Sweden and USA.
All of the following games will be available to watch live on TNT, ESPN, or ABC. Please note: the Four Nations Face Off will be held in place of the 2024-2025 NHL All-Star Weekend.
- Wed, Feb. 12 @ 8 p.m. ET: CAN vs. SWE
- Thurs, Feb. 13 @ 8 p.m. ET: USA vs FIN
- Sat, Feb. 15 @ 1 p.m. ET: FIN vs SWE
- Sat, Feb. 15 @ 8 p.m. ET: USA vs. CAN
- Mon, Feb. 17 @ 1 p.m.: CAN vs. FIN
- Mon, Feb. 17 @ 8 p.m. ET: SWE vs. USA
- Thurs, Feb. 20 @ 8 p.m. ET: Championship Game
3. 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series
Matchup: Detroit Red Wings vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
How to Watch: TBD
4. 2025 NHL Trade Deadline
Date: March 7, 2025
5. End of 2024-2025 Regular Season
Date: April 17, 2025
6. Stanley Cup Tournament Begins
Date: April 19, 2025
NHL Teams
There are 32 teams split into divisions within the Eastern and Western Conference. Explore the full team list below, which includes schedules, scores, roster and more.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
WESTERN CONFERENCE
NHL Top Questions
How many games in NHL season?
The NHL hosts a 1,312-game schedule, which is 82 games for each team.
How long are NHL games?
A standard NHL game run time is 60 minutes, divided into three 20-minute periods.
How many teams make the NHL playoffs?
16 teams make it to the NHL postseason.
How many Canadian teams are in the NHL?
There are seven Canadian teams in the NHL. They are Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Montréal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets.
Who won the Stanley Cup in 2024?
The Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup in 2024.
What happened to the Arizona Coyotes?
The Arizona Coyotes have moved to Salt Lake City and will have become the Utah Hockey Club.
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