All 32 teams set for Frozen Frenzy as Benn nears 1,000 points
The NHL's Frozen Frenzy returns on Oct. 13, with every team playing and start times staggered roughly every 15 minutes. Jamie Benn begins the week six points away from 1,000 career points, while Patrick Kane is one assist shy of the U.S.-born record. The article also previews other notable matchups and milestones for Oct. 12-18.
The NHL’s Frozen Frenzy will feature all 32 clubs on Oct. 13, the fourth such day in league history. Games are scheduled in roughly 15-minute intervals, beginning with Detroit hosting New Jersey at 6 p.m. and ending with Boston at San Jose at 11 p.m. ET.
Dallas’s Jamie Benn starts the week six points from 1,000, second in Stars history in goals and points behind Mike Modano. Chicago’s Patrick Kane is one assist from passing Phil Housley for the U.S.-born record; he has 509 goals, behind Modano’s 561.
The Frozen Frenzy could give hockey fans a concentrated slate to follow, potentially boosting TV viewership and social-media discussion. Milestones by Benn and Kane may draw casual observers and add to their legacies, while host cities and nearby businesses could see modest game-night spending. For the league, a successful all-team night may strengthen its mid-October visibility and help attract new audiences.