The NHL regular season is in full swing and people have booked schedules for their favorite teams. Likewise, the broadcasters are also competing for the same to give hockey fans a tremendously better experience at better times. In a Wednesday update from an NHL insider, it was revealed that ESPN and ABC have changed schedules of broadcasting. Wanna see if your favorite team’s schedule has changed? Let’s jump in!
NHL insider Bryalon Breeze revealed Wednesday that ESPN has made changes. Four of the five games of the Washington Capitals have been added, including two non-exclusive games. But the most important update is for the Columbus Blue Jackets. The franchise will be having its first ABC broadcasting appearance. And who is behind all these changes? No doubt- it’s none other than the future hall of famer Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals. The April 12 game of Islanders vs Flyers has been removed. The Washington Capitals will be appearing against the Columbus Blue Jackets on that day at 12:30 ET.
• ESPN Schedule Changes •
Notable Changes:
• 4 of the last 5 Capitals games added, including two non-exclusives
• 3 Predators games dropped
• Blue Jackets get their first ABC appearance—thanks to #Gr8Chase pic.twitter.com/lGHCKhhMlG
— Braylon Breeze (@Braylon_Breeze) February 25, 2025
Experts say the Blue Jackets can only have this opportunity because they are playing against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. And who would be surprised to hear this? The Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has scored a career-high 883 goals so far, and he is only 12 goals closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record.
Wanna know more about the update and Alex Ovechkin’s potentially record-breaking season? Stay tuned, it’s a developing story!
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