The official NHL app is the fastest way to follow hockey on your phone: live scores, Gamecenter, highlights and alerts every time your team scores. Here is how to set it up and get the most out of it.
- Follow live scores and Gamecenter
- Get goal horn alerts for your team
- Watch highlights and game stories
- Find where each game is on
Download the NHL App
The app is free on Android and iPhone. Use the official buttons below, from the NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises developer page, so you do not install a copy.
Set It Up in 5 Steps
- Open the app and create a free NHL account (or sign in).
- Choose your favorite team; you can follow more than one.
- Allow notifications to get goal alerts, game starts and final scores.
- Explore the tabs: scores, Gamecenter, video, standings and stats.
- Check the game page to see where each matchup is streaming or on TV.
What You Can Do in the App
Live scores and Gamecenter
Gamecenter follows every game in real time, with goals, penalties, shots and the play-by-play. It is the best way to keep up when you cannot watch.
Goal horn alerts
According to the official store description, the app can play your team’s goal horn in its alerts, so you know it is a goal before you even look at the screen.
Stats, including advanced stats
Player pages bring current and career stats, plus NHL EDGE advanced stats such as skating and shot speed. Great for fans who love numbers, and for fantasy hockey players.
Highlights and game stories
Video highlights and short game stories help you catch up on a game in a couple of minutes.
Tips to Get More from the App
- Customize alerts so you only get what matters: goals, start of game, final score.
- Add a home screen widget to see scores without opening the app.
- Follow your division rivals to keep track of the playoff race.
- Check the schedule tab before game night to see the time in your time zone.
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A Sample Game Night with the App
- Afternoon: check the lineup news and which goalie is expected to start.
- Before puck drop: open the game page to confirm the time and where it is on.
- During the game: follow Gamecenter, shots and the power play, and let the goal horn alert do the rest.
- Intermissions: watch the period highlights.
- After the game: read the game story and check the standings.
Troubleshooting
Alerts are not arriving
Check that notifications are on in the app and in your phone settings. On Android, remove battery restrictions for the app so it can run in the background.
The app shows the wrong time
Make sure your phone’s time zone is set automatically. The schedule converts game times to your local time.
Scores are not updating
Pull down to refresh, switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data and update the app to the latest version.
Make It a Family App
- Follow each family member’s favorite team.
- Watch short highlight clips with the kids instead of the full replay.
- Use the standings to talk about the playoff race at dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NHL app free?
Yes. Scores, Gamecenter, stats, highlights and alerts are free to use.
Can I watch live NHL games in the app?
In the U.S., live games are on the league’s partners, such as ESPN and TNT Sports. The app shows where each game is streaming or on TV. Options vary by country.
How do I get goal alerts for my team?
Choose your favorite team, allow notifications and turn on goal alerts in the app settings.