Hockey returns Tuesday, September 29, with five games stretching from an early start in Carolina to the late game in Las Vegas. ESPN carries three games in the United States; Sportsnet’s Canadian doubleheader pairs Montreal–Toronto with Vancouver–Edmonton.
All times below are p.m. on September 29. Home teams appear second. Times are scheduled starts; pregame coverage and ceremonies may begin earlier.
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Carolina raises its championship banner before the opening game. Tune in ahead of the listed start for the ceremony.
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The first Canadian game of the night brings Montreal to Toronto. English and French broadcasts are listed.
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The middle game of ESPN’s tripleheader takes the action to Boston.
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The Canadian doubleheader heads west for Vancouver’s visit to Edmonton.
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The final scheduled start of opening night comes from Las Vegas. It overlaps with Canucks–Oilers.
Choose your broadcast
Watching in the U.S.
ESPN’s three-game run begins with Florida–Carolina, continues with Rangers–Bruins and closes with Chicago–Vegas. For streaming, use the ESPN app with access to the ESPN channel through an eligible subscription or TV provider.
*For the two Canadian matchups, check the game-specific NHL Power Play listing in the ESPN app. They are not part of the announced ESPN television tripleheader; availability can depend on your location and subscription.
Watching in Canada
Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ carry Canadiens–Maple Leafs and Canucks–Oilers. The NHL also lists TVA Sports for Montreal–Toronto and TVA Sports 2 for Chicago–Vegas.
*An English-language Canadian outlet for the three all-U.S. matchups is not confirmed in the schedule entries checked for this guide. Consult your provider’s game listing before purchasing access.
