Published on: February 22, 2024
You can stream over 1,050 out-of-market NHL Power Play games on ESPN+.
This service ensures you never miss a moment from your favorite teams, no matter your location. A subscription to ESPN+ is only $10.99 per month, and provides a lot of hockey matchups for NHL fans.
For those seeking a budget-friendly option, watch six ABC-exclusive games at no extra cost with a TV antenna.
This guide covers the NHL 2023-24 season across ESPN networks. This year, ESPN, ESPN+, Hulu, and ABC will broadcast over 100 hockey games. This lineup features 28 unique ESPN+ exclusives and 22 must-see ESPN highlights. Curious about which subscription offers the best value?
We provide all essential stats and streaming options.
While an ESPN+ subscription is the most cost-effective option at $10.99 per month, it’s not the only one. Alternatively, you can get Hulu + Live TV for $76.99 per month, which has key NHL networks such as ESPN, and some NBC regional sports networks.
That could be important to you if you are a Chicago Blackhawks fan who needs NBC Sports Chicago. A diehard San Jose Sharks fan who likewise wants NBC Sports Bay Area might want to consider Hulu Live TV for in-market games.
You can also combine ESPN+ with the Disney Bundle. The Trio Basic package includes ad-supported ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu for $14.99 per month.
Here is the latest on the 2023-24 NHL season on ESPN. Whether streaming online or watching on TV, ensure you never miss a goal, slapshot, or penalty this hockey season.
Streaming NHL Games on Your TV
To stream NHL games, you need a Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, or Roku. A strong internet connection and a Wi-Fi router ensure smooth streaming.
After you sign up for an ESPN+ subscription online, activate ESPN+ by signing in to the ESPN app.Â
Hulu users can add ESPN+ to their subscription for an extra $10.99 per month, accessible within the Hulu app. The Disney Trio Basic bundle also includes ESPN+, alongside Disney+ and Hulu, for $14.99 per month.
For those without cable, several live TV services offer ESPN, including those with regional sports networks.
ESPN+’s NHL Schedule Today
February NHL Games
Date | Time (ET) | Game | TV |
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Feb. 3 | 3:00 | 2024 NHL All-Star Game | ABC/ESPN+ |
Feb. 6 | 7:30 | Colorado Avalanche at New Jersey Devils | ESPN+/Hulu |
Feb. 6 | 10:00 | Edmonton Oilers at Vegas Golden Knights | ESPN+/Hulu |
Feb. 8 | 8:00 | Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Islanders | ESPN |
Feb. 10 | 1:00 | St. Louis Blues at Buffalo Sabres | ABC/ESPN+ |
Feb. 10 | 3:30 | Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins | ABC/ESPN+ |
Feb. 10 | 7:00 | Seattle Kraken at Philadelphia Flyers | ESPN+/Hulu |
Feb. 15 | 8:00 | Dallas Stars at Nashville Predators | ESPN |
Feb. 17 | 12:30 | Los Angeles Kings at Boston Bruins | ABC/ESPN+ |
Feb. 17 | 3:00 | Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars | ABC/ESPN+ |
Feb. 17 | 8:00 | Philadelphia Flyers at New Jersey Devils | ABC/ESPN+ |
Feb. 18 | 3:00 | New York Rangers at New York Islanders | ABC/ESPN+ |
Feb. 19 | 1:00 | Toronto Maple Leafs at St. Louis Blues | ESPN |
Feb. 19 | 3:30 | Detroit Red Wings at Seattle Kraken | ESPN |
Feb. 22 | 7:00 | Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning | ESPN |
Feb. 22 | 10:30 | Nashville Predators at Los Angeles Kings | ESPN+/Hulu |
Feb. 24 | 12:00 | St. Louis Blues at Detroit Red Wings | ABC/ESPN+ |
Feb. 24 | 3:00 | New York Rangers at Philadelphia Flyers | ABC/ESPN+ |
Feb. 27 | 7:00 | Buffalo Sabres at Florida Panthers | ESPN+/Hulu |
Feb. 27 | 9:30 | Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche | ESPN+/Hulu |
March NHL Games
Date | Time (ET) | Game | TV |
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Mar. 2 | 3:00 | Minnesota Wild at St. Louis Blues | ABC/ESPN+ |
Mar. 2 | 7:00 | Vegas Golden Knights at Buffalo Sabres | ESPN+/Hulu |
Mar. 4 | 7:30 | St. Louis Blues at Philadelphia Flyers | ESPN+/Hulu |
Mar. 7 | 7:00 | St. Louis Blues at New Jersey Devils | ESPN |
Mar. 9 | 12:30 | Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils | ESPN+/Hulu |
Mar. 9 | 3:00 | Pittsburgh Penguins at Boston Bruins | ABC/ESPN+ |
Mar. 14 | 7:30 | New York Islanders at Buffalo Sabres | ESPN+/Hulu |
Mar. 16 | 3:00 | New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins | ABC/ESPN+ |
Mar. 16 | 6:00 | Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers | ESPN+/Hulu |
Mar. 19 | 7:00 | Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders | ESPN+/Hulu |
Mar. 19 | 10:00 | Minnesota Wild at Anaheim Ducks | ESPN+/Hulu |
Mar. 21 | 7:30 | Nashville Predators at Florida Panthers | ESPN+/Hulu |
Mar. 21 | 10:30 | Seattle Kraken at Vegas Golden Knights | ESPN |
Mar. 23 | 8:00 | Florida Panthers at New York Rangers | ABC/ESPN+ |
Mar. 26 | 7:30 | New Jersey Devils at Toronto Maple Leafs | ESPN+/Hulu |
Mar. 26 | 10:00 | Columbus Blue Jackets at Arizona Coyotes | ESPN+/Hulu |
Mar. 28 | 7:30 | Detroit Red Wings at Carolina Hurricanes | ESPN+/Hulu |
Mar. 30 | 2:30 | Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild | ESPN+/Hulu |
Mar. 30 | 7:00 | Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres | ESPN+/Hulu |
April NHL Games
Date | Time (ET) | Game | TV |
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Apr. 4 | 8:00 | St. Louis Blues at Nashville Predators | ESPN+/Hulu |
Apr. 6 | 1:00 | Tampa Bay Lightning at Pittsburgh Penguins | ABC/ESPN+ |
Apr. 6 | 3:30 | Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins | ABC/ESPN+ |
Apr. 7 | 10:00 | Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche | ESPN |
Apr. 9 | 7:00 | Washington Capitals at Detroit Red Wings | ESPN |
Apr. 9 | 9:30 | Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche | ESPN |
Apr. 11 | 7:30 | Columbus Blue Jackets at Florida Panthers | ESPN+/Hulu |
Apr. 13 | 12:30 | New York Islanders at New York Rangers | ABC/ESPN+ |
Apr. 13 | 3:00 | Seattle Kraken at Dallas Stars | ABC/ESPN+ |
Apr. 13 | 8:00 | Boston Bruins at Pittsburgh Penguins | ABC/ESPN+ |
Apr. 15 | 9:30 | Minnesota Wild at Los Angeles Kings | ESPN |
Apr. 16 | 7:00 | Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers | ESPN |
Apr. 16 | 9:30 | Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights | ESPN |
Apr. 18 | 7:00 | Seattle Kraken at Minnesota Wild | ESPN |
Apr. 18 | 9:30 | Edmonton Oilers at Colorado Avalanche | ESPN |
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Frequently Asked Questions About NHL on ESPN Plus
NHL fans often seek information on how to watch their favorite teams. Below, we address these queries.
What does the ESPN Plus subscription include for NHL fans?
ESPN Plus will stream more than 1,000 out-of-market games, and exclusively stream 28 NHL games in the 2023-24 season. It holds rights to a select number of games.
Does ESPN Plus cover all NHL games?
No, not every NHL game is on ESPN Plus. While over 100 NHL games have exclusive broadcasting rights with the Walt Disney Company, this does not encompass the entire season.
What NHL content is available on ESPN Plus?
ESPN Plus provides NHL Power Play, offering over 1,050 out-of-market games, alongside 28 unique regular-season games.
Why are not all NHL games on ESPN Plus?
Broadcast rights are spread across various networks. Regional sports networks like NESN, Bally Sports, and NBC Sports hold rights for local games, limiting ESPN Plus’s coverage.
How can I watch NHL games on ESPN Plus?
Subscribe to ESPN Plus through the ESPN Plus website for $10.99 per month. You may cancel at any time, and start watching games on a Smart TV, through a streaming device, and even a PC or laptop.
How to Watch Local NHL Games
For local games, regional sports channels are key.
This season, ESPN features 22 exclusive regular-season games. Ensure your live TV service includes ESPN and your local regional sports network for comprehensive coverage.
In-market games are viewable on NESN, MSG, MASN, and ROOT Sports, and regional Bally Sports networks through DIRECTV STREAM and Fubo. YouTube TV and Hulu Live TV offer regional NBC Sports networks.