The 2025 NHL season opens today, featuring the Los Angeles Kings facing off with the Colorado Avalanche in this highly anticipated prime-time matchup. The puck drop is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. PT/10:30 p.m. ET ( 8:30 p.m. MST) on Tuesday, October 7, with a live broadcast on ESPN , and streaming live on demand .
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Is Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche NHL hockey on TV today? Is it streaming anywhere?
When : Tuesday, October 7, at 7:30 p.m. PT/10:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. MST)
Where: crypto.com Arena | Los Angeles, CA
TV channel: ESPN, and streaming on demand on ESPN’s live sports streaming platform