Here is the full National Hockey League schedule for Dec. 17 and how to watch all the games. Or see our sortable NHL schedule to filter by team or division. All times Eastern and accurate as of Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at 4:20 a.m.

The NHL is bringing its Winter Classic to Miami on Jan. 2, 2026, when the Florida Panthers face the New York Rangers at loanDepot park.

Each Monday throughout the 2025-26 NHL season, ESPN and NHL Network analyst Kevin Weekes will provide fans with a guide of games that will be nationally televised. Today, a look at games for the 11th week of the regular season.

The 2025-26 NHL season is off to a roaring start, as we are in the holiday season, and you can watch the action all season long with

Expert recap and game analysis of the Philadelphia Flyers vs. Montreal Canadiens NHL game from December 16, 2025 on ESPN.

Lately, there has been a lot of talk about rink size as it pertains to the NHL's Olympic return in 2026. A recent report from The Athletic revealed that -- among other issues -- the new rink being constructed for the Milan Cortina Olympics would be smaller than those used for NHL games.

NHL players are planning to participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics for the first time since 2014 after the NHL, the NHL Players' Association and the International Ice Hockey Federation came to an agreement back in February 2024. The agreement also mentions NHL player participation in the 2030 games, though it does not guarantee it.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken NHL game from December 16, 2025 on ESPN.