NHL action on ESPN+ returns Saturday, September 21, with 46 live National Hockey League preseason, out-of-market games on ESPN+ ahead of the upcoming 2024-25 season.
Opening the NHL preseason, the Minnesota Wild and Winnipeg Jets are set to face off on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. ET. On Sunday, Sept. 22, the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers begin their preseason schedule hosting the Nashville Predators at 2 p.m.
The regular season begins in North America on Tuesday, October 8, with a tripleheader face-off on ESPN and ESPN+. Beginning at 4:30 p.m., the St. Louis Blues open the season hosted by the Seattle Kraken and newly signed 2024 Stanley Cup Champion Brandon Montour at Climate Pledge Arena.
At 7 p.m. ET, in an Eastern Conference playoff rematch, the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, who eliminated the Boston Bruins the past two postseasons, will meet for a showdown at Amerant Bank Arena.
Capping off the night, the Utah Hockey Club makes its highly-anticipated franchise debut in front of the home crowd at the Delta Center hosting the Chicago Blackhawks at 10 p.m.
ESPN+ 2024 NHL Preseason Out-of-Market Game Schedule:
| Date | Time (ET) | Teams | Platform |
| Sat, Sept. 21 | 8 p.m. | Minnesota Wild vs. Winnipeg Jets | ESPN+ |
| Sun, Sept. 22 | 2 p.m. | Nashville Predators vs. Florida Panthers | ESPN+ |
| 3 p.m. | Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals | ESPN+ | |
| 5 p.m. | New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins | ESPN+ | |
| 7 p.m. | New York Islanders vs. New Jersey Devils | ESPN+ | |
| 7 p.m. | Ottawa Senators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs | ESPN+ | |
| Mon, Sept 23 | 5 p.m. | Philadelphia Flyers vs. Montreal Canadiens | ESPN+ |
| Tue, Sept. 24 | 7 p.m. | New Jersey Devils vs. Montreal Canadiens | ESPN+ |
| 7 p.m. | New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers | ESPN+ | |
| 7 p.m. | Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators | ESPN+ | |
| 7 p.m. | Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins | ESPN+ | |
| 10 p.m. | Seattle Kraken vs. Vancouver Canucks | ESPN+ | |
| Wed, Sept 25 | 7 p.m. | Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils | ESPN+ |
| 8 p.m. | Edmonton Oilers vs. Winnipeg Jets | ESPN+ | |
| 10 p.m. | Los Angeles Kings vs. Vegas Golden Knights | ESPN+ | |
| Thu, Sept. 26 | 7 p.m. | Boston Bruins vs. New York Rangers | ESPN+ |
| 7 p.m. | Buffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators | ESPN+ | |
| 7 p.m. | Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs | ESPN+ | |
| Fri, Sept. 27 | 7 p.m. | Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals | ESPN+ |
| 7 p.m. | Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes | ESPN+ | |
| 7 p.m. | New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders | ESPN+ | |
| 10 p.m. | Los Angeles Kings vs. Vegas Golden Knights | ESPN+ | |
| Sat, Sept. 28 | 7 p.m. | Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers | ESPN+ |
| 7 p.m. | Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens | ESPN+ | |
| 9 p.m. | Vancouver Canucks vs. Calgary Flames | ESPN+ | |
| Sun, Sept. 29 | 7 p.m. | Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Ottawa Senators | ESPN+ |
| Mon, Sept. 30 | 7 p.m. | New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils | ESPN+ |
| 7 p.m. | Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers | ESPN+ | |
| 7 p.m. | Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets | ESPN+ | |
| 9 p.m. | Vancouver Canucks vs. Edmonton Oilers | ESPN+ | |
| Tue, Oct. 1 | 7 p.m. | New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers | ESPN+ |
| 7 p.m. | Ottawa Senators vs. Montreal Canadiens | ESPN+ | |
| 9:30 p.m. | Vegas Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche | ESPN+ | |
| Wed, Oct. 2 | 7 p.m. | Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | ESPN+ |
| 8 p.m. | Calgary Flames vs. Winnipeg Jets | ESPN+ | |
| Thu, Oct. 3 | 7 p.m. | Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings | ESPN+ |
| 10 p.m. | Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights | ESPN+ | |
| Fri, Oct. 4 | 7 p.m. | Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins | ESPN+ |
| 7 p.m. | New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders | ESPN+ | |
| 7 p.m. | Ottawa Senators vs. Detroit Red Wings | ESPN+ | |
| 9 p.m. | Winnipeg Jets vs. Columbus Blue Jackets | ESPN+ | |
| 10 p.m. | Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks | ESPN+ | |
| Sat, Oct. 5 | 5 p.m. | Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals | ESPN+ |
| 7 p.m. | Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs | ESPN+ | |
| 7 p.m. | Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators | ESPN+ | |
| 10 p.m. | San Jose Sharks vs. Vegas Golden Knights | ESPN+ |
*Please note this schedule is subject to change. Local market blackout restrictions apply to ESPN+ out-of-market games.
For details including game times and the most up-to-date schedule, please visit espn.com/nhl/schedule
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