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Olympic Gold Fuels NHL Ticket Surge
26 Feb
Summary
- U.S. Olympic hockey gold medal boosts NHL ticket sales.
- NHL season resumed on October 7, 2025, concluding April 16, 2026.
- Live NHL games available via streaming services like Sling.
The U.S. Olympic hockey team's gold medal victory has significantly spurred interest and ticket sales for the National Hockey League's 2025-26 season. Regular season play, which began on October 7, 2025, is set to conclude on April 16, 2026, with teams now vying for a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This resurgence in hockey's popularity is also attributed to the Crave/HBO Max show "Heated Rivalry."
Fans seeking to watch NHL games have convenient options, including live TV streaming services. Sling offers access to games broadcast on ESPN, TNT, TBS, and ABC through its various subscription plans. Starting at $45.99/month for Sling Orange and $54.99/month for Sling Blue, a promotional discount offers the combined Sling Orange & Blue plan for $34.99/month for the first month. Flexible viewing passes are also available for as low as $4.99.
Sling allows users to stream NHL games live on multiple devices or record them for on-demand viewing via DVR. Features like live score updates and comprehensive game schedules enhance the viewing experience. An additional Sports Extra package for $11/month includes the NHL Network and other sports channels. The Florida Panthers are the reigning Stanley Cup champions as the league heads towards its final championship series.
