Eight exclusive NHL games this week on ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu

The NHL season continues with a packed schedule across multiple ESPN platforms.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 3:15pm

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The NHL season continues this week with eight exclusive games across ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu. The action begins on Wednesday, March 4, with an ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu doubleheader featuring the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues vs. Seattle Kraken. The week also includes games on ESPN, ABC Hockey Saturday, and an ESPN doubleheader on Sunday.

Why it matters

The NHL's partnership with ESPN provides fans with more choice, flexibility and access to games across multiple platforms, including the ESPN App which offers integrated game stats, multiview options, and other features. This expanded coverage gives hockey fans more ways to follow their favorite teams and players throughout the season.

The details

The week's exclusive NHL games include a Wednesday doubleheader on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu, an ESPN doubleheader on Thursday, ABC Hockey Saturday action on March 7, and an ESPN doubleheader on Sunday, March 8. The Point and The Point: Trade Deadline Special will also air on ESPN2 and ESPN+ this week, providing news, analysis and discussion around the NHL season.

  • The NHL season continues this week starting on Wednesday, March 4.
  • The Wednesday doubleheader begins at 7 p.m. ET.
  • The Thursday ESPN doubleheader starts at 7 p.m. ET.
  • ABC Hockey Saturday action airs at 12:30 p.m. ET and 3 p.m. ET on March 7.
  • The Sunday ESPN doubleheader tips off at 7 p.m. ET on March 8.

The players

Auston Matthews

Star forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Jack Hughes

Center for the New Jersey Devils.

Tage Thompson

Forward for the Buffalo Sabres.

Matthew Schaefer

Defenseman for the New York Islanders.

Adrian Kempe

Forward for the Los Angeles Kings.

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The takeaway

This expanded NHL coverage across ESPN's platforms gives hockey fans more ways to follow the action and access the content they want, whether that's watching live games, getting the latest news and analysis, or engaging with integrated features like stats and fantasy sports.