The NHL is underway, and that means more coverage from ESPN on the game of hockey.
The company is in its second season after gaining the rights to broadcast the league, fresh off broadcasting the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2002.
That means we are in for another year of hearing the excellent broadcasters that ESPN has for these games, such as Sean McDonough and Bob Wischusen, in addition to in-studio talent like Kevin Weekes and Ryan Callahan. There are also new faces joining, such as freshly retired defenseman P.K. Subban.
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Here is everything you need to know about hockey on ESPN for the 2022-23 NHL season.
Who are the announcers for NHL on ESPN?
Play-by-play
- John Buccigross
- Steve Levy
- Sean McDonough
- Bob Wischusen
- Leah Hextall
- Mike Monaco
- Eitán Benezra (ESPN Deportes)
- Kenneth Garay (ESPN Deportes)
Analysts
- Brian Boucher
- Ryan Callahan
- Cassie Campbell-Pascall
- Chris Chelios
- Ray Ferraro
- Dave Jackson (rules insight)
- Hilary Knight
- Barry Melrose
- Mark Messier
- AJ Mleczko
- Dominic Moore
- Kevin Weekes
- Dave Jackson (Rules)
- P.K. Subban
- Rick DiPietro
- Carlos Rossell (ESPN Deportes)
- Antonio Valle (ESPN Deportes)
Reporters
- Emily Kaplan
- Greg Wyshynski
- Kristen Shilton
- Blake Bolden
- Ryan S. Clark
What are ESPN's NHL studio shows?
"The Point": From Opening Night through All-Star Break, The Point will air on ESPN2 and stream on ESPN+ every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. ET. Following the All-Star Break, The Point will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7 p.m. ET.
"The Drop": Arda Ocal will host the pregame show available on ESPN's App, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.
"In the Crease": Available on ESPN+, the show is hosted by Linda Cohen postgame.
NHL regular season live stream
- ESPN+
- ESPN.com/ESPN App
Select NHL games will be available to stream in the United States at ESPN.com, on the ESPN App, or with a subscription to ESPN+. They'll be 1,050-plus out-of-market games available to fans on ESPN+ this season.
Fans can watch up to 103 exclusive games across ESPN, ESPN+, Hulu and ABC.
How much does ESPN+ cost?
Monthly subscriptions to ESPN+ begin at $9.99, while an annual subscription is $99.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform
How to watch NHL games without cable
ESPN and ABC are broadcasting NHL games once again in 2022. Viewers will be able to stream national broadcasts on ESPN's website and app as well as the streaming services below.
Those who don't have cable but still want to watch the NHL can sign up for ESPN+ and live stream games. They'll be 1,050-plus out-of-market games available to fans on ESPN+ this season.
| Streaming option | Cable subscription needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
| ESPN+ | No | No | $9.99/month | No |
| ESPN.com/ESPN App | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| fuboTV | No | No | $64.99/month | Yes |
| DIRECTV STREAM | No | No | $69.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | No | No | $64.99/month | Yes |
| Sling TV | No | No | $35/month | Yes |
| YouTube TV | No | No | $64.99/month | Yes |
What NHL games are on ESPN?
There are 103 total NHL games that will air exclusively across ESPN, ESPN+, Hulu and ABC this season.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Oct. 11 | Lightning at Rangers | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN+ |
| Tuesday, Oct. 11 | Golden Knights at Kings | 10 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN+ |
| Thursday, Oct. 13 | Devils at Flyers | 7 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Thursday, Oct. 13 | Stars at Predators | 9 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Tuesday, Oct. 18 | Flyers at Lightning | 7 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN+ |
| Tuesday, Oct. 18 | Kings at Predators | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN+ |
| Thursday, Oct. 20 | Devils at Islanders | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Friday, Oct. 21 | Lightning at Panthers | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Sunday, Oct. 23 | Ducks at Red Wings | 5 p.m. | ESPN |
| Tuesday, Oct. 25 | Avalanche at Rangers | 8 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN+ |
| Tuesday, Oct. 25 | Golden Knights at Sharks | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN+ |
| Thursday, Oct. 27 | Blues at Predators | 8 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Friday, Oct. 28 | Jets at Coyotes | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Tuesday, Nov. 1 | Bruins at Penguins | 8 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN+ |
| Tuesday, Nov. 1 | Ducks at Sharks | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN+ |
| Thursday Nov. 3 | Bruins at Rangers | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Thursday, Nov. 3 | Panthers at Sharks | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Friday, Nov. 4 | Sabres at Hurricanes | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Sunday, Nov. 6 | Maple Leafs at Hurricanes | 5 p.m. | ESPN |
| Tuesday, Nov. 8 | Wild at Kings | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Thursday, Nov. 10 | Blackhawks at Kings | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Friday, Nov. 11 | Wild at Kraken | 10 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Sunday Nov. 13 | Capitals at Lightning | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Tuesday, Nov. 15 | Flyers at Blue Jackets | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Tuesday, Nov. 29 | Islanders at Flyers | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Thursday, Dec. 1 | Oilers at Wild | 8 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Friday, Dec. 2 | Predators at Islanders | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Tuesday, Dec. 6 | Maple Leafs at Stars | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Thursday, Dec. 8 | Red Wings at Panthers | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Friday, Dec. 9 | Sharks at Ducks | 10 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Sunday, Dec. 11 | Avalanche at Blues | 3 p.m. | ESPN |
| Tuesday, Dec. 13 | Blue Jackets at Panthers | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Tuesday, Dec. 13 | Flyers at Avalanche | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| Friday, Dec. 16 | Blackhawks at Wild | 8 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Sunday, Dec. 18 | Rangers at Blackhawks | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Friday, Dec. 23 | Blue Jackets at Blackhawks | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Tuesday, Dec. 27 | Sabres at Blue Jackets | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Friday, Dec. 30 | Panthers at Hurricanes | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Friday, Dec. 30 | Oilers at Kraken | 10 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Sunday, Jan. 1 | Islanders at Kraken | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
| Tuesday, Jan. 3 | Stars at Kings | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Thursday, Jan. 5 | Capitals at Blue Jackets | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Friday, Jan. 6 | Sharks at Ducks | 10 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Tuesday, Jan. 10 | Devils at Hurricanes | 7 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Tuesday, Jan. 10 | Sharks at Coyotes | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Thursday, Jan. 12 | Maple Leafs at Red Wings | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Friday, Jan. 13 | Devils at Ducks | 10 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Thursday, Jan. 19 | Predators at Blues | 9 p.m. | ESPN |
| Monday, Jan. 23 | Blue Jackets at Flames | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Tuesday, Jan. 24 | Capitals at Avalanche | 9 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Friday, Jan. 27 | Red Wings at Islanders | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Saturday, Jan. 28 | Blues at Avalanche | 3 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Saturday, Jan. 28 | Sabres at Wild | 9 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Tuesday, Feb. 7 | Oilers at Red Wings | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Thursday, Feb. 9 | Avalanche at Lightning | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Saturday, Feb. 11 | Lightning at Stars | 1 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Saturday, Feb. 11 | Capitals at Bruins | 3:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Tuesday, Feb. 14 | Devils at Blue Jackets | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Thursday, Feb. 16 | Devils at Blues | 9 p.m. | ESPN |
| Friday, Feb. 17 | Kings at Ducks | 9 p.m. | ESPN |
| Saturday, Feb. 18 | Capitals at Hurricanes | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
| Saturday, Feb. 18 | Lightning at Golden Knights | 11 p.m. | ESPN |
| Sunday, Feb. 19 | Maple Leafs at Blackhawks | 6 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Tuesday, Feb. 21 | Maple Leafs at Sabres | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Thursday, Feb. 23 | Flames at Golden Knights | 9 p.m. | ESPN |
| Saturday, Feb. 25 | Penguins at Blues | 1 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Saturday, Feb. 25 | Rangers at Capitals | 3:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Tuesday, Feb. 28 | Blue Jackets at Sabres | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Thursday, March 2 | Sabres at Bruins | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Saturday, March 4 | Rangers at Bruins | 1 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Saturday, March 4 | Avalanche at Stars | 3:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Tuesday, March 7 | Sabres at Islanders | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Tuesday, March 7 | Ducks at Kraken | 10 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Thursday, March 9 | Oilers at Bruins | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Saturday, March 11 | Red Wings at Bruins | 1 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Saturday, March 11 | Flyers at Penguins | 3:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Tuesday, March 14 | Capitals at Rangers | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Thursday, March 16 | Blackhawks at Predators | 8 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Thursday, March 16 | Kraken at Sharks | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Saturday, March 18 | Hurricanes at Flyers | 5 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Saturday, March 18 | Penguins at Rangers | 8 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Tuesday, March 21 | Maple Leafs at Islanders | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Thursday, March 23 | Wild at Flyers | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Thursday, March 23 | Penguins at Stars | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Saturday, March 25 | Sabres at Islanders | 5 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Saturday, March 25 | Capitals at Penguins | 8 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Tuesday, March 28 | Oilers at Golden Knights | 10 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Thursday, March 30 | Hurricanes at Red Wings | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Thursday, March 30 | Ducks at Kraken | 10 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Saturday, April 1 | Bruins at Penguins | 3:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Saturday, April 1 | Devils at Blackhawks | 8 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Tuesday, April 4 | Golden Knights at Predators | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
| Tuesday, April 4 | Oilers at Kings | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Thursday, April 6 | Hurricanes at Predators | 8 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Thursday, April 6 | Coyotes at Kraken | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN+/Hulu |
| Saturday, April 8 | Blues at Wild | 1 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Saturday, April 8 | Golden Knights at Stars | 3:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Saturday, April 8 | Penguins at Red Wings | 8 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Monday, April 10 | Wild at Blackhawks | 9 p.m. | ESPN |
| Tuesday, April 11 | Maple Leafs at Lightning | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Tuesday, April 11 | Oilers at Avalanche | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Thursday, April 13 | Blues at Stars | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
| Thursday, April 13 | Golden Knights at Kraken | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN |
