The 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO continue Saturday, May 3, in a prime time Game 7 finale when the Colorado Avalanche and Nathan MacKinnon aim for a series-clinching road win against the Dallas Stars and Mikko Rantanen at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN+.
The telecast details and commentators for each game are below. Commentator assignments and coverage details for ESPN games beyond May 3 will be announced in the coming days.
– TELECAST & COMMENTATOR SCHEDULE –
| Date | Time (ET) | Game/Telecast | ESPN Commentators | Platforms |
| Saturday, May 3 | 8 p.m. | Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars
Game 7 |
Play-by-Play: Sean McDonough Analyst: Ray Ferraro Reporter: Emily Kaplan Rules Analyst: Dave Jackson In Studio: Steve Levy, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban, Arda Öcal |
ABC, ESPN+ |
| In The Crease (following the game) | Host: Arda Öcal | ESPN+ |
*Commentator assignments and studio show times may be subject to change.
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