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

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