NHL Live Stream: Watch Games With Hulu, Hulu + Live TV, and ESPN
December 1, 2025
Hulu is your go-to streaming service for watching the entire 2025-2026 National Hockey League season — from the first puck drop to the Stanley Cup.
Hulu offers exclusive NHL live streams every week for all subscribers. And with Hulu + Live TV, you can catch even more of the season’s biggest matchups airing live on ESPN,* ABC,* TNT,* TBS,* and truTV.*
Wondering how to watch NHL games live without cable? With Hulu and Hulu + Live TV, hockey fans don’t need a lucky jersey to score big on a live stream hookup.
Here’s everything you need to know to start streaming this season.
Watch: NHL Live Stream
*Live TV plan required to watch live content on Hulu. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.
How to Stream NHL Games for the 2025-2026 Season
Imagine the clash of hockey sticks, the slash of skates, and the thud of the puck as it ricochets off the boards — nothing beats sitting in the stands at a hockey game. But for the days you can’t make it to the rink, Hulu has the next best thing.
Whether you’re watching from your living room or on the go with your mobile device, Hulu has three easy NHL streaming options to make sure you never miss a shot.
1. Exclusive Games on Hulu
Hulu is excited to present exclusive NHL games to hockey fans for the second season in a row. All Hulu subscribers get live streaming access to these games — no matter which market you’re in.
2. NHL Power Play: Add ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited to Your Hulu Subscription
Bundle ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited with your Hulu subscription and get access to NHL Power Play* — 1,050+ out-of-market NHL games featuring every team, all season long.
Current Hulu subscribers can add ESPN to their plan in their Account menu under “Add-ons.” New subscribers can add ESPN when they sign up for Hulu.
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*Access ESPN+ content via Hulu and ESPN+; select content only available via the ESPN app and ESPN.com. Terms apply.
3. Stream NHL Games Live With Hulu + Live TV
Along with 95+ local and cable channels, Hulu + Live TV subscribers get full access to ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited for even more out-of-market NHL live streaming options. Get started in four easy steps:
New subscribers can sign up for a Hulu + Live TV account to hit the ground running (or should we say, “to hit the ice skating?”). If you’re a current subscriber, upgrade to Hulu + Live TV by logging in with your current credentials.
Once you’re logged in, navigate to your account page to set up your Live TV-supported devices. This includes Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, LG TV, Mac and PC browsers, PlayStation®, Roku, Samsung TV, VIZIO, Xbox, and more.
Enter your zip code to find your local Live TV availability for channels carrying and streaming NHL games, including ESPN, TNT, ABC, and TBS.
Can’t watch the game live? Set it up to record using Hulu’s Cloud DVR, and watch the game later.
*Live TV plan required to watch live content on Hulu. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.
What NHL Games Air Next?
All Hulu subscribers can stream these exclusive games throughout the month of December:
Tuesday, December 2
7:30 p.m. EST: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers
10:00 p.m. EST: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Thursday, December 4
7:30 p.m. EST: Detroit Red Wings vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
10:00 p.m. EST: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings
Tuesday, December 9
7:30 p.m. EST: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Friday, December 12
8:00 p.m. EST: Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues
Thursday, December 18
7:30 p.m. EST: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Buffalo Sabres
Tuesday, December 23
8:00 p.m. EST: Nashville Predators vs. Minnesota Wild
Keep up to date with the full NHL schedule on ESPN.
Hockey Movies, Shows, and Documentaries
Check out these on-demand hockey movies, shows, and documentaries streaming now with the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Bundle.
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Shoresy
The Canadian sitcom Letterkenny continues with this side-splitting spin-off series starring fan-favorite character Shoresy (Jared Keeso) and his adventures within the Northern Ontario Senior Hockey Organization (aka NOSHO).
Miracle (2004)
One of the most iconic stories in hockey history, Miracle recounts the United States men’s hockey team’s unlikely victory over the Soviets in the 1980 Winter Olympics.
Watch: Miracle*
*Miracle is available with the Disney+, Hulu Bundle Basic/Premium. Access content from each service separately.
The Mighty Ducks (1992)
As a kid, Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) was the star player of his youth hockey team. As an adult, he’s a hotshot lawyer who finds himself ordered to complete public service by coaching the worst youth hockey team in town.
Watch: The Mighty Ducks*
*The Mighty Ducks is available with the Disney+, Hulu Bundle Basic/Premium. Access content from each service separately.
