The 2024-25 NHL season is underway, with the exciting journey to the Stanley Cup Playoffs already beginning. This article provides the latest information on today’s NHL games, the complete NHL schedule, and how to watch hockey tonight.
The NHL is currently on a two-week break due to the 4 Nations Face-Off. There are no NHL games on TV today or tomorrow. The NHL schedule resumes on Saturday, February 22nd. Check local listings and ESPN+ for upcoming game schedules and broadcast information.
A typical NHL season consists of 82 games, spanning from October to May.
This year, the traditional NHL All-Star Game is replaced by the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. This international competition will be held in Canada, Finland, Sweden, and the United States throughout February.
The NHL trade deadline for the current season is fast approaching. All trades must be submitted to the league office by 3:00 PM EDT on March 7th, 2025.
The 2025 NHL Draft is expected to occur in the summer of 2025, though a specific date hasn’t been announced yet.
The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are tentatively scheduled to commence in April, culminating in the Stanley Cup Finals in June. The detailed playoff schedule will be released later.
The Stanley Cup Finals are set for June 2025. Last year, the Vegas Golden Knights triumphed over the Florida Panthers to claim the coveted Stanley Cup.
Here’s a recap of recent Stanley Cup winners:
- 2024: Florida Panthers
- 2023: Vegas Golden Knights
- 2022: Colorado Avalanche
- 2021: Tampa Bay Lightning
- 2020: Tampa Bay Lightning
- 2019: St. Louis Blues
- 2018: Washington Capitals
- 2017: Pittsburgh Penguins
- 2016: Pittsburgh Penguins
- 2015: Chicago Blackhawks
- 2014: Los Angeles Kings
- 2013: Chicago Blackhawks
- 2012: Los Angeles Kings