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Kickoff of the 2024-25 NHL Season: Your Guide to Watching the Exciting Opener in North America

 

 

The 2024-25 NHL Season Kicks Off in North America with Three Matches: Viewing Information


The NHL has wrapped up its international kickoff, where the New Jersey Devils took a clean sweep against the Buffalo Sabres over two games in Prague, Czech Republic.

 

Now, the league is set to begin its North American season on Tuesday with a triple-header on ESPN.

The Seattle Kraken will kick off the night with a home match against the St. Louis Blues, having participated in last season’s opening as well.

Following that, the Florida Panthers will raise their Stanley Cup championship banner before taking on the Boston Bruins, the team they triumphed over in the playoffs for the last two years. The Panthers received their championship rings on Monday.

In the final game of the evening, the Utah Hockey Club will play in their inaugural match, hosting Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks.

 

Here’s what you need to know for NHL’s opening night in North America:

 

What is the NHL opening night schedule in North America?

Times are listed in p.m. ET

  • St. Louis Blues vs. Seattle Kraken, 4:30
  • Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers, 7:00
  • Chicago Blackhawks vs. Utah Hockey Club, 10:00

 

Where can I watch NHL opening night in North America?

All three matches will be aired on ESPN.

Can I live stream NHL opening night in North America?

The games will be available for live streaming on ESPN+ and Fubo.

Match Overview: St. Louis Blues vs. Seattle Kraken, 4:30

After both teams missed the playoffs in the previous season, they were active in the offseason. The Kraken brought in Stanley Cup champions Brandon Montour, Chandler Stephenson, and head coach Dan Bylsma. Meanwhile, the Blues added forward Dylan Holloway and defenseman Philip Broberg through offer sheets.

 

Match Overview: Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers, 7:00

The Panthers surprised the record-setting Bruins in last year’s first round and eliminated them in the second round this past season. The intense series featured a fight between Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak. Although goalie Jeremy Swayman only signed with the team on Sunday and missed training camp, Bruins coach Jim Montgomery stated he performed well in practice on Monday, and the decision on the starting goalie for Tuesday remains undecided.

Match Overview: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Utah Hockey Club, 10:00

The Utah Hockey Club is making its NHL debut at the Delta Center. The team, formerly known as the Arizona Coyotes, has a new ownership team of Ryan and Ashley Smith and has strengthened their defense with Mikhail Sergachev, John Marino, and Ian Cole. The Blackhawks enhanced their squad for Connor Bedard by signing Tyler Bertuzzi and Teuvo Teravainen over the offseason.