Prime Video becomes local streaming home for six NHL teams

Key Points:

• Prime Video will become the exclusive local streaming platform for six NHL teams—Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues—starting in the 2026-27 season within their regional territories.
• This move follows the shutdown of Main Street Sports Group and Victory+, the previous local broadcasters for several of these teams, leaving them seeking new streaming partners.
• Unlike MLB and NBA, which have centralized local broadcast rights for streaming deals, the NHL will allow individual teams to manage their local rights, with the league providing support for production and distribution as needed.
• The NHL and Prime Video aim to enhance fan access and engagement by offering a premium, accessible regional viewing experience while expanding Prime Video's role as a primary sports streaming destination.
• Teams like the Ducks and Stars had been exploring alternative broadcast arrangements, including over-the-air deals and streaming partnerships, before finalizing the agreement with Prime Video.