The 2025 NHL season opens today with the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers facing Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks in this exciting matchup. The puck drop is scheduled at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET (3 p.m. MST) on Tuesday, October 7, with a live broadcast on ESPN, and streaming live on demand.
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When: Tuesday, October 7, at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET (3 p.m. MST)
Where: Amerant Bank Arena | Sunrise, FL
TV channel: ESPN, and streaming on demand on ESPN’s live sports streaming platforms available on the ESPN App with the ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited subscription plans. (This is the streaming service formerly known as ESPN Plus. Here’s a look at how you can watch ESPN+ games live on your TV.)
How to watch streaming live without cable: There are several options to watch this game and more NHL Hockey games this season.
Spread: FLA: -1.5| CHI: +1.5
Over/Under: 5.5
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