The NHL will officially return on Tuesday night with a tripleheader to start the 2025-26 season.
It’s fitting that the first puck drop will be at Amerant Bank Arena, as the Panthers will raise their championship banner after winning the Stanley Cup for a second consecutive season. Florida’s quest for a three-peat will begin with a matchup against Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks.
Then, Sidney Crosby will enter his 21st NHL season at Madison Square Garden, leading the Penguins into battle against the Rangers. Both teams hope to begin the new season on a high note after struggling in 2024-25.
And in the nightcap, two of the top teams in the Western Conference will square off with the Kings hosting the Avalanche.
Here is everything that you need to know about watching Tuesday’s NHL tripleheader, including TV and streaming options for every game.
NHL schedule today: TV channels, live streams
- TV channels: ESPN
- Live streams: ESPN | Fubo
All three games of the NHL opening night tripleheader will air live on ESPN.
Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Kevin Weekes (analyst) and Emily Kaplan (reporter) will be on the call for Blackhawks vs. Panthers.
Then, Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Ray Ferraro (analyst) and Leah Hextall (reporter) will handle the broadcast for Penguins vs. Rangers.
John Buccigross (play-by-play) will call Avalanche vs. Kings alongside Cassie Campbell-Pascall (analyst).
Now you can watch ESPN without cable. Stream live NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL and college sports, plus “SportsCenter,” “First Take” and all your favorite ESPN shows — anytime, anywhere — only in the new ESPN app.
Another streaming option to watch NHL games is Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Blackhawks vs. Panthers | 5 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Penguins vs. Rangers | 8 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Avalanche vs. Kings | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
NHL games on radio today
- Radio station: SiriusXM channels 91, 219
You can listen to NHL games live with SiriusXM as the 2025-26 NHL season begins with a tripleheader.
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| Game | Time (ET) | SiriusXM channel |
|---|---|---|
| Blackhawks vs. Panthers | 5 p.m. | 91 (Panthers) |
| Penguins vs. Rangers | 8 p.m. | 91(Rangers) |
| Avalanche vs. Kings | 10:30 p.m. | 91 (Avalanche), 219 (Kings) |
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