The current logo used for ESPN and ABC's NHL coverage (2021-present). (NewscastStudio)
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 for Opening Night & Thursday, August 29, 2024 for the full schedule
- The NHL on ABC returns for the fourth straight season in 2024-25, featuring 19 regular season games and two games from the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montréal in February.
- ABC Hockey Saturday returns on Saturday, January 4 when the New York Rangers hit the road to take on the Washington Capitals at 12:00 PM (ET) on ABC and ESPN+.
- Coverage of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on ABC to begin in April 2025.
Earlier this week (Thursday, August 29), ESPN and the Walt Disney Company (TWDC) revealed the complete 2024-25 NHL regular season schedule, with 100 exclusive games across ESPN (29 games), ESPN2 (2 games), ESPN+ (50 games), ABC (19 games) and Hulu (50 games, a simulcast of ESPN+). This marks ABC and ESPN's fourth season of NHL rights since they re-entered the NHL national television broadcasting picture back in 2021.
In addition to this, ESPN and TWDC will present the NHL Opening Night tripleheader (Tuesday, October 8), 4 Nations Face-Off from Montréal and Boston (February), 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series (Saturday, March 1 - Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets from Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio), and will hit the ice for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs beginning in mid-April before ending the season with a Conference Final presentation in May.
ESPN's weekly NHL studio program, The Point, makes its season premiere on Tuesday, October 8 (Opening Night) at 4:00 PM (ET) on ESPN, ahead of ESPN's season-opening tripleheader and will be presented weekly this fall on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
ABC Hockey Saturday:
ABC Hockey Saturday makes its season debut on Saturday, January 4 when the Rangers collide with the Capitals at 12:00 PM (ET). This is the fourth season of ABC Hockey Saturday, ABC's exclusive presentation of NHL hockey on Saturday afternoons.
The series returns the following week, Saturday, January 11, when Brad Marchand and the Boston Bruins take on Matthew Tkachuk and the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers at 1:00 PM (ET) on ABC and ESPN+.
Generally, ABC Hockey Saturday will be on ABC on most Saturdays from January 4 through April 12 (with the exceptions of January 18 & 25).
4 Nations Face-Off (February 2025):
In place of a traditional NHL All-Star Weekend this year, the league's regular-season calendar will pause when the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off drops the puck February 12-20. Four teams of NHL players from the United States, Canada, Finland and Sweden will compete in a round-robin tournament consisting of seven total games played over a nine-day period in Montréal at the Bell Centre and in Boston at the TD Garden. The event will mark the first best-on-best hockey tournament since the 2016 World Cup Hockey in Toronto.
For this special event, ABC and ESPN will present live coverage for three games in Montréal and the championship game from Boston on Thursday, February 20 (8:00 PM ET, ESPN).
4 Nations Face-Off Game Schedule on ESPN and ABC:
. Thursday, February 13 - USA vs. Finland (Montréal) - 8:00 PM (ET) - ESPN
. Saturday, February 15 - Finland vs. Sweden (Montréal) - 8:00 PM (ET) - ABC, ESPN+
. Saturday, February 15 - USA vs. Canada (Montréal) - 8:00 PM (ET) - ABC, ESPN+
. Thursday, February 20 - Championship Game: Teams TBD (Boston) - 8:00 PM (ET) - ESPN
2024-25 NHL on ABC, ESPN, ESPN+ & Hulu Exclusive Game Highlights:
- Saturday, January 4 & Sunday, January 5: The New York Rangers begin the ABC Hockey Saturday schedule on the road against the Washington Capitals (1/4) and Chicago Blackhawks (1/5) with last season's Calder Memorial Trophy winner Connor Bedard in a rare ABC Hockey Sunday presentation.
- Saturday, February 1: ABC Hockey Saturday doubleheader featuring Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks clashing with the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at 1:00 PM ET, followed by the New York Rangers vs. the Boston Bruins at 3:30 PM (ET) on ABC and ESPN+.
- Saturday, March 1: The Boston Bruins and Brad Marchand visit the Pittsburgh Penguins in a ABC Hockey Saturday presentation at 3:00 PM (ET) on ABC and ESPN+, leading into ESPN's Stadium Series coverage later that night.
- Saturday, March 22 & Saturday, March 29: ABC Hockey Saturday makes a two-week shift to primetime with the Red Wings vs. Golden Knights on Saturday, March 22 at 8:00 PM (ET), followed by a Original Six matchup the following weekend as the Bruins come into Detroit to face off against the Red Wings on Saturday, March 29 at 8:00 PM (ET).
- Saturday, April 12: A Metropolitan Division finale to finish out the regular season ABC Hockey Saturday schedule, featuring Islanders vs. Flyers and Rangers vs. Hurricanes (ABC, ESPN+).
'Ovechkin Watch':
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals enters the 2024-25 season with 853 career goals - 42 goals away from setting the new NHL all-time leading scoring record (currently held by "The Great One", Wayne Gretzky, 894 goals). The Capitals will make four exclusive appearances during the final stretch of the season.
- Saturday, February 22: Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins (3:00 PM ET, ABC/ESPN+)
- Thursday, April 10: Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals (7:30 PM ET, ESPN+/Hulu)
- Tuesday, April 15: Washington Capitals at New York Islanders (8:00 PM ET, ESPN)
- Thursday, April 17: Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins (7:00 PM ET, ESPN)
|| NHL on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+ & Hulu:
In addition to ABC televising 19 games throughout the season, the remaining 81 games as part of TWDC's 100-game NHL package will be split between ESPN (29 games), ESPN2 (2 games) & ESPN+/Hulu (50 games). You check out those schedules by clicking the link given below.
- 2024-25 NHL on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+/Hulu Schedule: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2024/07/2024-2025-nhl-on-espn-espn-hulu-schedule.html
The 2024-25 NHL on ABC schedule has been posted below, with announcer assignments and game schedules to be updated throughout the season. 🖇
- NHL on ABC: 2024 - 2025 NHL Regular Season Broadcast Schedule (All Times Eastern and Subject to Change)
* Saturday, January 4 (Season Premiere of ABC Hockey Saturday)
. Rangers at Capitals - ABC/ESPN+, 12:00 PM (ET) - Bob Wischusen, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan
* Sunday, January 5
. Rangers at Blackhawks - ABC/ESPN+, 3:00 PM (ET) - Mike Monaco, Ryan Callahan, Leah Hextall
* Saturday, January 11
. Bruins at Panthers - ABC/ESPN+, 1:00 PM (ET) - Bob Wischusen, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan
* Saturday, February 1
. Blackhawks at Panthers - ABC/ESPN+, 1:00 PM (ET) - John Buccigross, Ryan Callahan, Leah Hextall
- Bob Wischusen originally scheduled, but later replaced by John Buccigross.
. Rangers at Bruins - ABC/ESPN+, 3:30 PM (ET) - Mike Monaco, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan
- Sean McDonough originally scheduled, but later replaced by Mike Monaco (illness).
* Saturday, February 8
. Lightning at Red Wings - ABC/ESPN+, 1:00 PM (ET) - Bob Wischusen, AJ Mleczko, Leah Hextall
. Golden Knights at Bruins - ABC/ESPN+, 3:30 PM (ET) - Mike Monaco, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan
Sean McDonough originally scheduled, but later replaced by Mike Monaco (illness).
* Saturday, February 15 -- 4 Nations Face-Off (Bell Centre - Montréal, Quebec)
. Finland vs. Sweden (Bell Centre) - ABC/ESPN+, 1:00 PM (ET) - Bob Wischusen, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan
. USA vs. Canada (Bell Centre) - ABC/ESPN+/Disney+, 8:00 PM (ET) - Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan
* Saturday, February 22
. Wild at Red Wings - ABC/ESPN+, 12:30 PM (ET) - Bob Wischusen, Ryan Callahan, Leah Hextall
. Capitals at Penguins - ABC/ESPN+, 3:00 PM (ET) - Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan
* Saturday, March 1
. Bruins at Penguins - ABC/ESPN+, 3:00 PM (ET) -
* Saturday, March 8
. Kraken at Flyers - ABC/ESPN+, 12:30 PM (ET) -
. Bruins at Lightning - ABC/ESPN+, 3:00 PM (ET) -
* Saturday, March 15
. Devils at Penguins - ABC/ESPN+, 3:00 PM (ET) -
* Saturday, March 22
. Red Wings at Golden Knights - ABC/ESPN+, 8:00 PM (ET) -
* Saturday, March 29
. Bruins at Red Wings - ABC/ESPN+, 8:00 PM (ET) -
* Saturday, April 5
. Rangers at Devils - ABC/ESPN+, 12:30 PM (ET) -
. Penguins at Stars - ABC/ESPN+, 3:00 PM (ET) -
* Saturday, April 12
. Islanders at Flyers - ABC/ESPN+, 12:30 PM (ET) -
. Rangers at Hurricanes - ABC/ESPN+, 3:00 PM (ET) -
- Sources: ESPN Press Room.
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"ABC Hockey Saturday" set to make 2024-25 debut this Saturday (January 4) as Adam Fox and the New York Rangers visiting Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals (12:00 PM ET)
ReplyDeleteThe exclusive NHL game schedule & commentator lineup on ABC, ESPN+ & Hulu this week (subject to change):
| Thursday, January 2
. 7:30 PM ET - Toronto Maple Leafs at New York Islanders - ESPN+, Hulu
Bob Wischusen, Kevin Weekes, Dave Jackson (Rules Analyst)
- In Studio: Arda Öcal, AJ Mleczko
| Saturday, January 4
. 12:00 PM ET - New York Rangers at Washington Capitals - ABC, ESPN+
Bob Wischusen, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan, Dave Jackson (Rules Analyst)
- In Studio: Steve Levy, P.K. Subban, Mark Messier
| Sunday, January 5
. 3:00 PM ET - New York Rangers at Chicago Blackhawks - ABC, ESPN+
Mike Monaco, Ryan Callahan, Leah Hextall, Dave Jackson (Rules Analyst)
- In Studio: John Buccigross, Ray Ferraro
* Please note commentator assignments may be subject to change.
|| Source: https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2024/12/abc-hockey-saturday-returns-this-week-with-noon-face-off-between-new-york-rangers-at-washington-capitals/
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ESPN platforms set to present three exclusive game telecasts across ABC, Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu this week, including the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers hosting the Boston Bruins for this week's "ABC Hockey Saturday" broadcast (Saturday, January 11 at 1:00 PM ET on ABC)
ReplyDeleteLive game coverage of the 2024-25 NHL season marches ahead this week with three more game broadcasts on ABC, Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu, starting Tuesday, January 7, as the Atlantic Division leading Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Philadelphia Flyers for a Eastern Conference battle at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu.
A few nights later on Thursday, January 9, the Toronto Maple Leafs return to ESPN's NHL coverage for the second time this week as they take on the Carolina Hurricanes as two of the top Eastern Conference teams square off at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu.
"ABC Hockey Saturday" returns this Saturday, January 11 at 1:00 PM ET with a matchup between the Boston Bruins and the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers in a second round rematch of last year's Stanley Cup Playoffs (simulcast on ESPN+)
ESPN play-by-play commentator Bob Wischusen finishes up his two-week stretch of eight assignments across the NHL and college football with Maple Leafs-Flyers on Tuesday night (with analyst Kevin Weekes) and ABC Hockey Saturday's Bruins-Panthers game (with analyst Ray Ferraro and reporter Emily Kaplan).
This week's exclusive NHL game schedule on ABC, Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu (All Times Eastern and Subject to Change):
| Tuesday, January 7
. 5:30 PM ET - The Point (weekly studio show) - ESPN2, ESPN+
John Buccigross, Ryan Callahan, Arda Öcal
. 7:30 PM ET - Toronto Maple Leafs at Philadelphia Flyers - ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu
Bob Wischusen, Kevin Weekes, Dave Jackson (rules analyst)
In Studio: John Buccigross, Ryan Callahan, Arda Öcal (updates)
| Thursday, January 9
. 7:30 PM ET - Toronto Maple Leafs at Carolina Hurricanes - ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu
John Buccigross, AJ Mleczko, Dave Jackson (rules analyst)
In Studio: Steve Levy, Kevin Weekes, Arda Öcal (updates)
| Saturday, January 11
. 12:30 PM ET - ABC Hockey Saturday Pregame Show presented by Verizon - ABC, ESPN+
Steve Levy, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban
. 1:00 PM ET - Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers - ABC, ESPN+
Bob Wischusen, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan, Dave Jackson (rules analyst)
In Studio: Steve Levy, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban
* Please note commentator assignments may be subject to change.
|| Source: https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2025/01/three-exclusive-nhl-games-this-week-on-abc-espn-disney-and-hulu/
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Hey Tamir. You still have Bruins-Panthers announcers as "Bob Wischusen, others TBD". Just thought I'd let you know.
ReplyDelete@Mark T. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I have since made the necessary corrections.
DeleteFull Plate of NHL Game Action: ESPN platforms team up to televise six exclusive NHL games this week across ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu (updated Saturday, February 1, 2025)
ReplyDeleteLive game coverage of the 2024-25 NHL regular season continues this week with six exclusive games on ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu.
Exclusive game coverage starts on Tuesday, January 28, with a doubleheader on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu featuring the Colorado Avalanche and league points leader, Nathan MacKinnon, facing the New York Islanders at 7:30 PM ET. John Buccigross calls the play-by-play alongside game analyst Ryan Callahan. Later at 10:30 PM ET, the Dallas Stars visit the Pacific Division leading Vegas Golden Knights and Jack Eichel at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Play-by-play commentator Steve Levy and analyst Ray Ferraro will provide commentary.
Thursday has two exclusive matchups beginning at 7:30 PM ET with the New York Islanders taking on the Philadelphia Flyers on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu. Thursday's Islanders vs. Flyers broadcast team features play-by-play announcer Bob Wischusen and analyst Ryan Callahan. Later in prime time, the San Jose Sharks and their rookie sensation, Macklin Celebrini, take on the Seattle Kraken at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN. Play-by-play commentator Roxy Bernstein joins analyst Ray Ferraro and reporter Leah Hextall for the call of Thursday's Sharks-Kraken game.
ABC Hockey Saturday continues this week with a doubleheader, starting at 1:00 PM ET, when the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers host Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks at Amerant Bank Arena (simulcast on ESPN+). John Buccigross (play-by-play), Ryan Callahan (analyst) & Leah Hextall (reporter) are set for the early afternoon ABC presentation. Later at 3:30 PM ET, the New York Rangers play David Pastrnak and the Boston Bruins in an Original Six Eastern Conference matchup (simulcast on ESPN+). Mike Monaco calls the action alongside analyst Ray Ferraro and reporter Emily Kaplan.
Exclusive NHL games on ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu this week (Subject to Change):
* Tuesday, January 28
. 5:00 PM (ET) - The Point - ESPN2, ESPN+
Arda Öcal, AJ Mleczko
. 7:30 PM (ET) - Colorado Avalanche at New York Islanders - ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu
John Buccigross, Ryan Callahan
. 10:00 PM (ET) - Dallas Stars at Vegas Golden Knights - ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu
Steve Levy, Ray Ferraro
- Rules Analyst: Dave Jackson
- In Studio: Arda Öcal, AJ Mleczko
* Thursday, January 30
. 7:30 PM (ET) - New York Islanders at Philadelphia Flyers - ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu
Bob Wischusen, Ryan Callahan
. 10:30 PM (ET) - San Jose Sharks at Seattle Kraken - ESPN
Roxy Bernstein, Ray Ferraro, Leah Hextall
- Rules Analyst: Dave Jackson
- In Studio: John Buccigross, Kevin Weekes, Arda Öcal (updates)
* Saturday, February 1
. 1:00 PM (ET) - Chicago Blackhawks at Florida Panthers - ABC, ESPN+
John Buccigross, Ryan Callahan, Leah Hextall
. 3:30 PM (ET) - New York Rangers at Boston Bruins - ABC, ESPN+
Mike Monaco, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan
- Rules Analyst: Dave Jackson
- In Studio: Steve Levy, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban
* - Please note commentator assignments may be subject to change.
|| Source: https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2025/01/six-exclusive-nhl-games-this-week-on-abc-espn-disney-and-hulu/
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NHL on ESPN: This Week's Face-Off | You catch six live NHL games this week across ESPN platforms, including Oilers-Blues, Stars-Ducks, Lightning-Red Wings, and much more!
ReplyDeleteLive game coverage of the 2024-25 NHL regular season will resume this week on ESPN platforms over the course of six exclusive NHL game broadcasts spread out throughout the course of the week. You can find these games on ABC, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu!
* Prime Time Matchups
Tuesday, February 4
Get ready for some exciting NHL action this week! On Tuesday, February 4, the Edmonton Oilers will face off against the St. Louis Blues at 8:00 PM ET. Then, at 10:30 PM ET, the Dallas Stars will take on the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center. You can catch all the action on ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu.
* Thursday Doubleheader
Thursday, February 6
On Thursday, February 6, the Carolina Hurricanes will go head-to-head with the Minnesota Wild at 7:30 PM (ET). Later that night, the Toronto Maple Leafs will travel to face the Seattle Kraken at 10:00 PM (ET). ESPN will also be celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day by highlighting women in the NHL on ESPN during the game-studio coverage and on The Point (with lead reporter Emily Kaplan working studio alongside John Buccigross & Ray Ferraro; AJ Mleczko on Hurricanes-Wild alongside Mike Monaco; Blake Bolden & Cassie Campbell-Pascall on Maple Leafs-Kraken alongside Roxy Bernstein).
* ABC Hockey Saturday
Saturday, February 8
Don't miss ABC Hockey Saturday! The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the Detroit Red Wings at 1:00 PM (ET) in an Atlantic Division battle. Then, at 3:30 PM (ET), the Vegas Golden Knights will face off against the Boston Bruins in an interconference matchup at TD Garden. It's going to be an action-packed day of hockey!
Exclusive NHL game schedule across ABC, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu this week (subject to change):
| Tuesday, February 4
. 8:00 PM (ET) - Edmonton Oilers at St. Louis Blues - ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu
Mike Monaco, Ryan Callahan
. 10:30 PM (ET) - Dallas Stars at Anaheim Ducks - ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu
Roxy Bernstein, Cassie Campbell-Pascall
- Rules Analyst: Dave Jackson
- In Studio: John Buccigross, AJ Mleczko, Arda Öcal (updates)
| Thursday, February 6
. 6:30 PM (ET) - The Point - ESPN2, ESPN+
John Buccigross, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan
. 7:30 PM (ET) - Carolina Hurricanes at Minnesota Wild - ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu
Mike Monaco, AJ Mleczko
. 10:00 PM (ET) - Toronto Maple Leafs at Seattle Kraken - ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu
Roxy Bernstein, Blake Bolden, Cassie Campbell-Pascall
- Rules Analyst: Dave Jackson
- In Studio: John Buccigross, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan, Arda Öcal (updates)
| Saturday, February 8
. 12:30 PM (ET) - "ABC Hockey Saturday Pregame Show" presented by Verizon - ABC, ESPN+
John Buccigross, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban, Arda Öcal (analyst/updates)
. 1:00 PM (ET) - Tampa Bay Lightning at Detroit Red Wings - ABC, ESPN+
Bob Wischusen, AJ Mleczko, Leah Hextall
. 3:30 PM (ET) - Vegas Golden Knights at Boston Bruins - ABC, ESPN+
Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan
- Rules Analyst: Dave Jackson
- In Studio: John Buccigross, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban, Arda Öcal (updates)
* - Please note commentator assignments may be subject to change.
|| Source: https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2025/02/six-exclusive-nhl-games-this-week-on-abc-espn-disney-and-hulu-2/
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NHL on ESPN: This Week's Face-Off | You catch six live NHL games this week across ESPN platforms, including Oilers-Blues, Stars-Ducks, Lightning-Red Wings, and much more! (UPDATED - Saturday, February 8, 2025)
ReplyDeleteLive game coverage of the 2024-25 NHL regular season will resume this week on ESPN platforms over the course of six exclusive NHL game broadcasts spread out throughout the course of the week. You can find these games on ABC, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu!
* Prime Time Matchups
Tuesday, February 4
Get ready for some exciting NHL action this week! On Tuesday, February 4, the Edmonton Oilers will face off against the St. Louis Blues at 8:00 PM ET. Then, at 10:30 PM ET, the Dallas Stars will take on the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center. You can catch all the action on ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu.
* Thursday Doubleheader
Thursday, February 6
On Thursday, February 6, the Carolina Hurricanes will go head-to-head with the Minnesota Wild at 7:30 PM (ET). Later that night, the Toronto Maple Leafs will travel to face the Seattle Kraken at 10:00 PM (ET). ESPN will also be celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day by highlighting women in the NHL on ESPN during the game-studio coverage and on The Point (with lead reporter Emily Kaplan working studio alongside John Buccigross & Ray Ferraro; AJ Mleczko on Hurricanes-Wild alongside Mike Monaco; Blake Bolden & Cassie Campbell-Pascall on Maple Leafs-Kraken alongside Roxy Bernstein).
* ABC Hockey Saturday
Saturday, February 8
Don't miss ABC Hockey Saturday! The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the Detroit Red Wings at 1:00 PM (ET) in an Atlantic Division battle. Then, at 3:30 PM (ET), the Vegas Golden Knights will face off against the Boston Bruins in an interconference matchup at TD Garden. It's going to be an action-packed day of hockey!
Exclusive NHL game schedule across ABC, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu this week (subject to change):
| Tuesday, February 4
. 8:00 PM (ET) - Edmonton Oilers at St. Louis Blues - ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu
Mike Monaco, Ryan Callahan
. 10:30 PM (ET) - Dallas Stars at Anaheim Ducks - ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu
Roxy Bernstein, Cassie Campbell-Pascall
- Rules Analyst: Dave Jackson
- In Studio: John Buccigross, AJ Mleczko, Arda Öcal (updates)
| Thursday, February 6
. 6:30 PM (ET) - The Point - ESPN2, ESPN+
John Buccigross, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan
. 7:30 PM (ET) - Carolina Hurricanes at Minnesota Wild - ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu
Mike Monaco, AJ Mleczko
. 10:00 PM (ET) - Toronto Maple Leafs at Seattle Kraken - ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu
Roxy Bernstein, Blake Bolden, Cassie Campbell-Pascall
- Rules Analyst: Dave Jackson
- In Studio: John Buccigross, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan, Arda Öcal (updates)
| Saturday, February 8
. 12:30 PM (ET) - "ABC Hockey Saturday Pregame Show" presented by Verizon - ABC, ESPN+
John Buccigross, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban, Arda Öcal (analyst/updates)
. 1:00 PM (ET) - Tampa Bay Lightning at Detroit Red Wings - ABC, ESPN+
Bob Wischusen, AJ Mleczko, Leah Hextall
. 3:30 PM (ET) - Vegas Golden Knights at Boston Bruins - ABC, ESPN+
Mike Monaco, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan
- Rules Analyst: Dave Jackson
- In Studio: John Buccigross, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban, Arda Öcal (updates)
* - Please note commentator assignments may be subject to change.
|| Source: https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2025/02/six-exclusive-nhl-games-this-week-on-abc-espn-disney-and-hulu-2/
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I'm guessing McDonough was ill.
ReplyDelete@Mark T. Mark, you are exactly right!
DeleteNHL on ESPN: Faceoff - First-ever edition of the "NHL 4 Nations Face-Off" starts later this week with four exclusive matchups across ABC, ESPN, ESPN+ & Disney+
ReplyDeleteIn lieu of a traditional NHL All-Star Game this season, the NHL is instead debuting a brand new best-on-best competition called "NHL 4 Nations Face-Off". Four teams from the United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland will be participating in this introductory competition. The ESPN family of platforms (ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+) team up to televise four "NHL 4 Nations Face-Off" games from either the Bell Centre in Montréal or the TD Garden in Boston. For the first time in nearly 10 years, we have a best-on-best competition in the sport of hockey (World Cup of Hockey 2016).
* Thursday Night Showdown on ESPN & ESPN+
The action kicks off on Thursday with a prime time game at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN and ESPN+ from Bell Centre in Montreal. The United States will face off against Finland, with players like Auston Matthews and Matthew Tkachuk representing the US team. Finland will be led by Aleksander Barkov and Sebastian Aho.
* Saturday Doubleheader on ABC, ESPN+ & Disney+ (for USA vs. Canada only)
On Saturday, the excitement continues at Bell Centre. First up, Finland will take on Sweden at 1:00 PM ET on ABC and ESPN+. Then, at 8:00 PM ET on ABC, ESPN+ & Disney+, the United States will go head-to-head with Canada in a highly-anticipated prime time matchup featuring Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid.
* Championship Game on ESPN & ESPN+
The tournament will wrap up on Thursday, February 20, with the championship game live from TD Garden at 8 p.m. on ESPN, ESPN+, and ESPN Deportes. Don't miss the thrilling conclusion to the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off!
ESPN and ABC's official coverage details for the 2025 "NHL 4 Nations Face-Off" (All Times ET & Subject to Change):
| Thursday, February 13
. 7:00 PM ET - The Point: 4 Nations Face-Off Pregame Show - ESPN, ESPN+
Steve Levy, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban
. 8:00 PM ET - United States vs. Finland (Montreal) - ESPN, ESPN+
Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan
- Rules Analyst: Dave Jackson
- Studio: Steve Levy, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban, Arda Öcal (updates)
| Saturday, February 15
. 1:00 PM ET - Finland vs. Sweden (Montreal) - ABC, ESPN+
Bob Wischusen, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan
. 8:00 PM ET - United States vs. Canada (Montreal) - ABC, ESPN+, Disney+
Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan
. ~ 10:30 PM ET - The Drop (following United States vs. Canada game) - NHL on ESPN YouTube, ESPN Facebook, ESPN App
Greg Wyshynski, Arda Öcal
- Rules Analyst: Dave Jackson
- Studio: Steve Levy, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban
| Thursday, February 20
. 7:00 PM ET - The Point: 4 Nations Face-Off Pregame Show - ESPN, ESPN+
Steve Levy, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban
. 8:00 PM ET - 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game: Teams TBD (Boston) - ESPN, ESPN_
Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan
. ~ 10:30 PM ET - The Drop (following 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game) - NHL on ESPN YouTube, ESPN Facebook, ESPN App
Greg Wyshynski, Arda Öcal
- Rules Analyst: Dave Jackson
- Studio: Steve Levy, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban
Note: Please note that commentator assignments may be subject to change.
* Source: https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2025/02/inaugural-nhl-4-nations-face-off-begins-this-week-with-four-exclusive-games-across-abc-espn-espn-disney-and-espn-deportes/
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NHL on ESPN: Power Play - First ever "4 Nations Face=Off" wraps up this Thursday night (Feb. 20) from TD Garden in Boston, where Canada plays the United States in the Championship Game, with live coverage on ESPN, ESPN+ & Disney+
ReplyDelete* "4 Nations Face-Off": The Championship Game On Thursday Night:
The big finale of the NHL "4 Nations Face-Off" is happening on Thursday, February 20! The United States and Canada will battle it out in the Championship Game at 8:00 PM (ET). You can catch all the action live on ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+, and ESPN Deportes. The game will be held at TD Garden in Boston.
* ABC Hockey Saturday Returns This Weekend:
Get ready for a double dose of hockey on ABC Hockey Saturday, as that Saturday staple returns on Saturday, February 22 following a week-long absence ("4 Nations Face-Off")! The fun starts at 12:30 PM (ET) with the Minnesota Wild facing off against the Detroit Red Wings (also on ESPN+). Then, at 3:00 PM (ET), watch Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (also on ESPN+). Ovechkin is on a mission to break Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record, with 879 goals under his belt so far!
* A Rare Sunday Showdown: Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks on ESPN+, Hulu & Disney+:
Don't miss the Toronto Maple Leafs going head-to-head with the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday at 7:00 PM (ET). This exclusive matchup will be available for viewing on ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu.
This week's NHL national broadcast schedule across ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Hulu & Disney+ (subject to change):
| Thursday, February 20 - "4 Nations Face-Off" Championship Game
. 7:00 PM (ET) - The Point: 4 Nations Face-Off Pregame Show - ESPN, ESPN+
Steve Levy, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban
. 8:00 PM (ET) - "4 Nations Face-Off" Championship Game: Canada vs. United States (Boston) - ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+
Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan
. TBD - The Drop (Following 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game) - NHL on ESPN YouTube, ESPN Facebook, ESPN App
Greg Wyshynski, Arda Öcal
* Rules Analyst: Dave Jackson
* In Studio: Steve Levy, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban
| Saturday, February 22
. 12:00 PM (ET) - ABC Hockey Saturday Pregame Show presented by Verizon - ABC, ESPN+
Steve Levy, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban, Arda Öcal
. 12:30 PM (ET) - Minnesota Wild at Detroit Red Wings - ABC, ESPN+
Bob Wischusen, Ryan Callahan, Leah Hextall
. 3:00 PM (ET) - Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins - ABC, ESPN+
Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan
* In Studio: Steve Levy, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban, Arda Öcal (analyst/updates)
| Sunday, February 23
. 7:00 PM (ET) - Toronto Maple Leafs at Chicago Blackhawks - ESPN+, Hulu, Disney+
Mike Monaco, Ryan Callahan
* In Studio: Arda Öcal, Kevin Weekes
- Note: Commentator assignments may be subject to change.
|| Source: https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2025/02/4-nations-face-off-concludes-thursday-with-prime-time-championship-game-across-espn-espn-disney-and-espn-deportes/
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