All 32 NHL Clubs Set for Tuesday's Frozen Frenzy
All 32 NHL teams will play on Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the fourth consecutive Frozen Frenzy. The 16 games are staggered from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET, with an ESPN tripleheader featuring Devils-Red Wings, Avalanche-Stars, and Bruins-Sharks. The Flyers enter at 0-5-2, while the Flames are 0-5-0.
This year’s Frozen Frenzy is the fourth in a row, with every NHL club scheduled across 16 games. The slate begins at 6 p.m. ET and ends at 11 p.m. ET, and ESPN’s tripleheader features New Jersey at Detroit, Colorado at Dallas, and Boston at San Jose.
Philadelphia enters at 0-5-2, its worst franchise start, while Calgary is 0-5-0 and visits Anaheim (4-1-0). Washington’s Alex Ovechkin has 930 career goals; Toronto’s Gavin McKenna has four points in six games; Boston’s Charlie McAvoy returns from a six-game suspension.
The all-day schedule could give hockey fans a rare chance to follow multiple teams, boosting TV viewership and social-media conversation. Bars and restaurants in host cities may see added traffic, while ESPN and streaming platforms could benefit from concentrated attention. For struggling clubs like Philadelphia and Calgary, a win might lift fan morale, though one night is unlikely to define a season. The event may also introduce casual viewers to players and teams they rarely watch.