- Tuesday: All 32 teams take the ice in one night, led by an ESPN tripleheader; New Jersey Devils-Detroit Red Wings, Colorado Avalanche-Dallas Stars, Boston Bruins-San Jose Sharks; 13 additional games available on NHL Power Play on the ESPN App with any ESPN plan
- Five hours of continuous Frozen Frenzy whip-around coverage hosted by John Buccigross and Kevin Weekes on ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN App
- ‘The Point’ leads Tuesday’s coverage with NHL Frozen Frenzy preview at 5 p.m. on ESPN2 and ESPN+
- Thursday’s exclusive game action features Philadelphia Flyers-Red Wings on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu
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The NHL’s busiest night of the season returns Tuesday as ESPN’s NHL Frozen Frenzy takes center ice for the fourth consecutive year. With all 32 teams in action and staggered start times, Frozen Frenzy provides live access to every goal, highlight and major moment from around the league. ESPN’s signature hockey holiday is anchored by an exclusive tripleheader (New Jersey Devils-Detroit Red Wings, Colorado Avalanche-Dallas Stars, Boston Bruins-San Jose Sharks) and five hours of whip-around coverage showcasing the best action from around the league.
NHL Frozen Frenzy and ESPN tripleheader headline Tuesday’s slate
Tuesday’s coverage leads off with The Point at 5 p.m. with Steve Levy hosting alongside analyst P.K. Subban and NHL insider/reporter Emily Kaplan as they preview the Frozen Frenzy on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
Exclusive game action is highlighted by an ESPN tripleheader beginning at 6 p.m. ET, featuring the Devils taking on the Red Wings with Bob Wischusen on the call with analyst Ray Ferraro. Coverage follows at 8:30 p.m. when the Avalanche visit the Stars with Mike Monaco handling play-by-play alongside analyst Erik Johnson. Closing out the night at 11 p.m., the Bruins face the Sharks with Roxy Bernstein and AJ Mleczko calling the game.
The additional 13 Tuesday night Frozen Frenzy games will stream on NHL Power Play on the ESPN App with any ESPN plan. With at least 15-minute staggered start times across all 16 games, the night features continuous action around the NHL.
With all 32 NHL teams in action, NHL Frozen Frenzy will feature five consecutive hours of live whip-around studio coverage, hosted by John Buccigross and Kevin Weekes, delivering the night’s top goals, hits, saves and moments from around the league. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. on ESPN2, Disney+ and the ESPN App. Frozen Frenzy whip-around coverage will be simulcast on ESPN during ESPN game intermissions.
All NHL on ESPN games stream on the ESPN App with an applicable ESPN plan.
Exclusive NHL coverage continues Thursday
Thursday’s exclusive matchup features the Philadelphia Flyers face the Red Wings for an Eastern Conference matchup at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu.
NHL rules analyst, Dave Jackson, will contribute across ESPN’s exclusive game slate.
| Date | Time (ET) | Platform(s) | Game/Studio Show/Commentators |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 4:30 p.m. | NHL on ESPN YouTube | The Drop Greg Wyshynski, Emily Kaplan |
| 5 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN+ | The Point Steve Levy, P.K. Subban, Kaplan | |
| 6 p.m. | ESPN | New Jersey Devils at Detroit Red Wings Bob Wischusen, Ray Ferraro, Dave Jackson Studio: Levy, Subban, Kaplan | |
| 7 – Midnight | ESPN2, Disney+,ESPN App | NHL Frozen Frenzy Live Whip-Around Studio Show Presented by AstraZeneca John Buccigross, Kevin Weekes | |
| 8:30 p.m. | ESPN | Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars Mike Monaco, Erik Johnson, Jackson Studio: Levy, Subban, Kaplan | |
| 11 p.m. | ESPN | Boston Bruins at San Jose Sharks* Roxy Bernstein, AJ Mleczko, Jackson Studio: Levy, Subban, Kaplan | |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Philadelphia Flyers at Red Wings Levy, Ferraro, Jackson Studio: Weekes, Kaplan |
*Blacked out in Boston market
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