NHL: The Ultimate Digital Arena for Real-Time Scores and Advanced EDGE Stats

Elevate your game day experience with lock-screen Live Activities, reimagined data visualizations, and personalized Goal Horn alerts for every play of the 2025-26 season.

Publisher

NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC

Ice-Level Insights

Discover the interface used by 5M+ users.

The home screen of the NHL app displaying hockey news and video highlights

NHL app interface showing league leaders and advanced player statistics

iPhone lock screen showing NHL Live Activities with real-time game scores and progress

A screenshot of the NHL app showing the How to Watch feature with broadcast options for a game between the Rangers and Ducks.

NHL app Live Gamecenter displaying hockey game summary and real time statistics

Your All-Access Pass to Every Play

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 5M+ users.

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Live Scores on Your Lock Screen

Stay connected without unlocking your phone. Track every goal and power play in real-time with Live Activities for your favorite teams.

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Next-Gen EDGE Stats

Go beyond the box score. Access advanced puck-tracking data and visualizations to analyze player performance like a professional scout.

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The Ultimate Fan Personalization

Make it yours with custom team icons and iconic Goal Horn alerts that bring the arena atmosphere directly to your pocket.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 5M+ people who love this app.

"As someone who manages multiple fantasy hockey teams, the new EDGE Advanced Stats are a complete game-changer. The data visualizations make it so easy to track player efficiency in real-time. It is the ultimate second-screen companion during game nights."

Mark D.

"The Live Activities feature is exactly what I needed. I can follow the score right from my lock screen while I am on the go, and those customizable Goal Horn alerts keep me connected to my team no matter where I am. Highly intuitive design."

Sarah T.

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

31%

Negative

Summary

This app currently receives overwhelmingly negative feedback, largely due to critical issues introduced in recent updates, with several users reporting that the app consistently crashes or fails to launch across versions like 16.0.0, 16.1.2, 16.1.3, and 16.1.4. Key frustrations include persistent and intrusive cookie pop-ups, widespread problems with video playback showing only sound or black screens for recaps and highlights, and a generally deteriorating user experience. While some users appreciate accessibility features like VoiceOver, functional streaming for highlights, and the addition of Live Activities (despite their buggy implementation), these positives are overshadowed by stability issues, unwanted ads, and the removal or poor implementation of features like team rosters.

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About the app

Everything you need to know about NHL.

Description

The NHL App dives into the 2025-26 season with a host of exciting new features, including: – Stats, reimagined. We’ve got League Leaders, no doubt… and a whole lot more. Discover a Stats surface that incorporates EDGE Advanced Stats, Data Visualizations and even some fun facts and new ways of looking at the game. More modules rolling out as the season unfolds. – Live Activities made its rookie (ok, beta) debut during the playoffs last season; it’s back and now fully-featured. Choose one game, or opt-in for any (or all!) teams so you can set it and forget it! – How to Watch: There’s more ways than ever to watch a game, and we got you covered with our expanded feature – all the info to know where to stream, tune in or follow along. – Navigation: We’ve rearranged the furniture a bit to let you jump directly to a Team or Player from our new Search bar, added tab bar-level access to Stats, and the evolution of the latest tab into your Home for all things hockey is underway. A refreshed and timely onboarding flow reviews your choices, setting you up to experience all the NHL App has to offer, just the way you like it: breaking news notifications, up-to-the-minute scores and live Gamecenter, new EDGE stats, Game Stories & video highlights, your favorite team’s icon and Goal Horn game alerts & much more. By downloading and using the NHL® app, you acknowledge and agree that (i) you have read, understood and agreed to be bound by the NHL.com Terms of Service (https://www.nhl.com/info/terms-of-service) and (ii) the information you provide will be handled in accordance with the NHL.com Privacy Policy (https://www.nhl.com/info/privacy-policy).  Features and content within the NHL® app are subject to change.  NHL, the NHL Shield and the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League.  NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams. © NHL 2025. All Rights Reserved. 

Latest Version

16.3.1

Size

154.9 MB

First Released

Oct 5, 2011

Every Goal. Every Stat. Everywhere.

Join over 5 million fans and elevate your game day with real-time EDGE advanced stats, personalized Goal Horn alerts, and Live Activities delivered straight to your lock screen.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about NHL

What new features does the NHL App offer for the 2025-26 season?

The NHL App for the 2025-26 season includes reimagined stats with EDGE data, fully-featured Live Activities, an expanded 'How to Watch' guide, and improved navigation with a new search bar.

Does the NHL App include advanced statistics and data visualizations?

Yes, the NHL App features reimagined stats that incorporate EDGE Advanced Stats, data visualizations, and unique ways of looking at the game, with more modules rolling out as the season unfolds.

Can I follow live NHL game scores directly from my lock screen using the NHL App?

Yes, the NHL App supports fully-featured Live Activities. Users can opt-in for a single game or any team to receive real-time score updates and game progress directly on their lock screen.

How does the NHL App help me watch live hockey games?

The NHL App features an expanded 'How to Watch' guide. It provides all necessary information on where to stream, tune in, or follow along with games, covering various broadcast options by region.

Can I search for specific NHL teams or players within the NHL App?

Yes, the NHL App includes a new search bar that allows users to jump directly to a specific Team or Player. Tab bar-level access to Stats and other sections is also available.

Does the NHL App provide live game updates and detailed statistics during a game?

Yes, the NHL App provides a live Gamecenter. It offers up-to-the-minute scores, game stories, video highlights, and detailed in-game statistics such as shots, face-off percentage, and penalty minutes.

Where can I find the terms of service and privacy policy for the NHL App?

The NHL App's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy are linked within the app description. By downloading and using the app, users agree to these terms and policies.

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