4 Nations Face-Off Concludes Thursday with Prime Time Championship Game Across ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and ESPN Deportes
- ABC Hockey Saturday Doubleheader Continues This Week: Minnesota Wild vs. Detroit Red Wings at 12:30 p.m. ET and Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins at 3 p.m.
- Rare Sunday Matchup: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Chicago Blackhawks at 7 p.m. on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu
- 4 Nations Special Edition of The Point on Thursday at 7 p.m. on ESPN and ESPN+
- ABC Hockey Saturday Pregame Show at 12 p.m. on ABC and ESPN+
The inaugural NHL 4 Nations Face-Off concludes in prime time on Thursday, February 20, when USA and Canada face-off in the Championship Game at 8 p.m. ET across ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and ESPN Deportes, live from TD Garden in Boston.
ABC Hockey Saturday returns with a doubleheader beginning at 12:30 p.m. between the Minnesota Wild and Detroit Red Wings(simulcast on ESPN+). Later at 3 p.m., the ‘GR8 Chase’ continues as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (simulcast on ESPN+). Ovechkin (879 goals) continues to chase Wayne Gretzky’s goal-scoring record (894 goals).
Exclusive game action continues with a rare Sunday matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks at 7 p.m. on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu.
| Date | Time (ET) | Platform(s) | Game/Studio Show | ESPN Commentators |
| Thursday, February 20 | 7 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN+ | The Point: 4 Nations Face-Off Pregame Show
The Point, hosted by Steve Levy alongside analyst Mark Messier and P.K. Subban, previews the 4 Nations Face-Off. |
Host: Steve Levy
Analysts: Mark Messier, P.K. Subban |
| 8 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+, ESPN Deportes | 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game
Canada vs. USA |
Play-by-Play: Sean McDonough
Analyst: Ray Ferraro Reporter: Emily Kaplan Rules Analyst: Dave Jackson In Studio: Steve Levy, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban |
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| TBD | NHL on ESPN YouTube, ESPN Facebook, ESPN App | The Drop (Following 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game) |
Hosts: Greg Wyshynski, Arda Öcal | |
| Saturday, February 22 | 12 p.m. | ABC, ESPN+ | ABC Hockey Saturday Pregame Show Presented by Verizon | Host: Steve Levy
Analysts: Mark Messier, P.K. Subban, Arda Öcal |
| 12:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN+ | Minnesota Wild at Detroit Red Wings | Play-by-Play: Bob Wischusen
Analyst: Ryan Callahan Reporter: Leah Hextall In Studio: Steve Levy, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban, Arda Öcal |
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| 3 p.m. | ABC, ESPN+ | Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins | Play-by-Play: Sean McDonough
Analyst: Ray Ferraro Reporter: Emily Kaplan In Studio: Steve Levy, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban, Arda Öcal |
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| Sunday, February 23 | 7 p.m. | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Toronto Maple Leafs at Chicago Blackhawks | Play-by-Play: Mike Monaco
Analyst: Ryan Callahan In Studio: Arda Öcal, Kevin Weekes |
*Please note commentator assignments may be subject to change.
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