After debuting last season, the NHL Frozen Frenzy is back today, October 22.
More than eight hours of nonstop coverage will span the continent with all 32 NHL teams set to play with staggered start times between 6:00 p.m. ET and 11:00 p.m. ET.
Last year, the first Frozen Frenzy featured 102 goals scored, two shutouts, and two overtime games.
All of the NHL’s biggest stars will be on the ice for what will likely be a string of can’t miss moments and games — one team can keep their undefeated streak alive while another is searching for their first win and plenty of rookies are still hoping to take the perfect shot that leads to their first NHL goal.
What is the Frozen Frenzy?
Returning for its second year, the Frozen Frenzy is a day in which all 32 NHL teams play. 16 games will take place with start times ranging from 6:00 p.m. ET to 11 p.m. ET, with staggered starts 15 to 45 minutes apart so none of the games begin at the same time.
How to watch the 2024 Frozen Frenzy:
Due to local blackout restrictions, you’re going to need more than one streaming service if you plan on tuning into more than one game tonight. Aside from three games airing nationally on ESPN and ESPN+, the other 13 will air on the regional sports network (RSN) local to each team.
If you live within the geographical broadcast area of a team, you’ll have to watch them on their respective RSNs (like, for example, the New York Rangers on MSG or the Boston Bruins on NESN) — and if you don’t have cable, the best way to do this is with a live TV streaming service. Our favorite, which offers unparalleled access to RSNs and has a five-day free trial, is the DIRECTV Stream Choice plan.
That being said, all other games airing outside your broadcast region will be available to stream on ESPN+, so a Rangers fan watching from Florida, for example, can tune in that way. ESPN+ costs $11.99/month
Which Frozen Frenzy games are airing on ESPN?
Three games will get a national spotlight during the 2024 Frozen Frenzy; these are only airing on ESPN and ESPN+, without the option to watch on a regional sports network.
6:00 p.m. ET: Washington Capitals at Philadelphia Flyers
8:30 p.m. ET: Colorado Avalanche at Seattle Kraken
11:00 p.m. ET: Los Angeles Kings at Vegas Golden Knights
ESPN will also present a whip-around style Frozen Frenzy studio broadcast beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+, and picking up at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The broadcast, which will run through 12:00 a.m. ET, will be hosted by John Buccigross, Kevin Weekes, and P.K. Subban.
NHL Frozen Frenzy schedule and start times:
Sixteen NHL games kick off at 6:00 p.m. ET with Capitals at Flyers.
See below for the full schedule.
6:00 p.m. ET: Washington Capitals at Philadelphia Flyers
6:30 p.m. ET: Minnesota Wild at Florida Panthers
6:45 p.m. ET: Tampa Bay Lightning at New Jersey Devils
7:00 p.m. ET: Dallas Stars at Buffalo Sabres
7:15 p.m. ET: New York Rangers at Montreal Canadiens
7:30 p.m. ET: Toronto Maple Leafs at Columbus Blue Jackets
7:45 p.m. ET: Detroit Red Wings at New York Islanders
8:00 p.m. ET: Winnipeg Jets at St. Louis Blues
8:15 p.m. ET: Vancouver Canucks at Chicago Blackhawks
8:30 p.m. ET: Colorado Avalanche at Seattle Kraken
8:45 p.m. ET: Boston Bruins at Nashville Predators
9:00 p.m. ET: Carolina Hurricanes at Edmonton Oilers
9:15 p.m. ET: Ottawa Senators at Utah Hockey Club
9:30 p.m. ET: Pittsburgh Penguins at Calgary Flames
10:15 p.m. ET: San Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks
11:00 p.m. ET: Los Angeles Kings at Vegas Golden Knights
How to watch the New York Rangers, Islanders, and New Jersey Devils in the 2024 Frozen Frenzy:
None of the three New York metro area teams will be featured on a national game, so you’ll need a live TV streaming service that carries regional sports networks. Our favorite, which we noted above, is the DIRECTV Stream Choice plan, which comes with a five-day free trial.
With it, you’ll be able to stream the Rangers (MSG), Islanders (MSGSN2), and Devils (MSGSN) without cable.
The Devils and Rangers are particularly exciting teams to watch right now as they are first and fourth, respectively, in overall league standings.
Other NHL games of note on Tuesday, October 22:
Winnipeg Jets at St. Louis Blues: At 5-0, the Winnipeg Jets are the only undefeated team left in the NHL after roughly two weeks of the regular season. Tonight, they’ll have a chance to keep their undefeated streak alive against the 4-2 St. Louis Blues.
Boston Bruins at Nashville Predators: The Predators have yet to win a game, going 0-5 to start the season, even with new additions like Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault. Can they record their first win of the season tonight, or will they be bested by the 3-2 Boston Bruins?
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