NHL on ESPN returns Tuesday with opening night tripleheader

The NHL returns to ESPN for the 2026-27 season with a tripleheader on opening night, Tuesday, September 29, broadcast across ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu. Coverage begins at 4 p.m. with studio show 'The Point,' hosted by Steve Levy alongside Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier and P.K. Subban, the 2013 Norris Trophy winner. The show will originate from ESPN's new Studio W, featuring over 9,200 square feet of LED displays and advanced XR technology for real-time 3D visualizations.