NHL Awards to spotlight season's top performers during Game 4 broadcast of Stanley Cup Final
The National Hockey League is bringing a fresh twist to its annual awards showcase by broadcasting the 2025 NHL Awards ahead of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. The one-hour special, premiering on June 12 at 6 p.m.
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ET on TNT in the U.S. and Sportsnet in Canada, promises to blend the excitement of the season's most prestigious honors with the intensity of the championship series.
Produced by NHL Productions alongside 45 Live and Texas Crew Productions, the show will be hosted by actor and former athlete Isaiah Mustafa. Known to fans beyond hockey for his iconic Old Spice commercials and current role on Amazon Prime's Cross, Mustafa brings both charisma and sports knowledge to the stage.
Surprise presentations make NHL Awards unique
This year's awards presentation isn't just about announcing winners, it's about making moments. Several of the other NHL Award recipients are being honored in surprise video segments that will be released across NHL platforms in the days leading up to the main event.
The broadcast will focus on the announcement of two of the NHL's most revered accolades: the Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded to the league's most valuable player, and the Vezina Trophy, given to the season's top goaltender.
These high-stakes reveals will mark a key moment in the awards cycle and the postseason as a whole.
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Before Game 4 awards show builds anticipation
With the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers battling. That too for the title in a high-stakes rematch, anticipation is already high. The awards special provides a lead-in that celebrates excellence across the league while heightening the drama of the series.
The Edmonton Oilers skates against the Florida Panthers (Credit: Getty Image)
With all Stanley Cup Final games airing on TNT, truTV, and Max in the U.S., and on Sportsnet, CBC, and TVA Sports in Canada, the awards special will serve as a powerful opening act. It's a broadcast that reflects the NHL's evolving approach, where performance, emotion, and audience experience all share the spotlight.
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