It’s time to go back on the ice, hockey fans! This Tuesday’s first day of the 2023 NHL season has a slim but fascinating tripleheader schedule. The Nashville Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning will play first thing in the evening. Then, in front of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Connor Bedard makes his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks. When the Las Vegas Golden Knights play host to the Seattle Kraken in T-Mobile Arena, they will be able to hoist their first Stanley Cup title banner. All set to tune in? The following information will help you watch the NHL season opening in the US or Canada.
How to watch the NHL’s first season:
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 10
- Time(s): 5:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 10:30 p.m.
- TV channel: ESPN
- Streaming: ESPN+
When does the NHL season in 2023 begin?
This Tuesday, Oct. 10, the National Hockey League season will begin with a must-see tripleheader.
Who will compete in the NHL’s first game?
The 2023 NHL season begins with games between the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins, the Nashville Predators, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Vegas Golden Knights will then play the Seattle Kraken before hoisting their first-ever Stanley Cup championship banner.
How to watch the tripleheader in the NHL:
The opening games on Tuesday night will only be broadcast on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+ in the US. Lacking ESPN? The tripleheader NHL games should be watched live on ESPN+.
How to watch the NHL’s opening game in Canada:
Are you watching from the North? The first NHL game of 2023 will be broadcast on Sportsnet in Canada and streamed live on Sportsnet+.
NHL season-opening TV schedule for 2023:
Oct. 10, All Eastern Time
Nashville Predators at Tampa Bay Lightning: 5:30 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+)
Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins: 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+)
Seattle Kraken at Vegas Golden Knights: 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+)