Plot Synopsis

FACEOFF: INSIDE THE NHL is a one-hour docuseries that takes an unprecedented, unfiltered look at the National Hockey League's biggest teams and most compelling players -- all at different stages of their careers -- as they embark throughout the season on the ultimate pursuit of glory: winning the coveted Stanley Cup. The series features insight from key players, their rivals and those in their closest inner circle -- teammates, coaches, and family. The series also reveals what life on-and-off the ice is really like for the league's top players. From the quiet reflective moments to the speed and intensity of being on hockey's biggest stage - revealing the talent, grit, and sacrifice it takes to make it in the NHL. Superstar players followed in the series include Boston Bruins teammates David Pastrnak and Jeremy Swayman; Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog; Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and forwards Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman; Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk; Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg; New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander; Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes; and Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel, among others. Crews were embedded with each player, their families and friends in their team's pursuit of the Stanley Cup, including the Oilers' and Panthers' 2024 Stanley Cup Final run. Six episodes of FACEOFF: INSIDE THE NHL dropped on Friday, October 4, 2024 on Prime Video:

"Best of Rivals," featuring William Nylander and David Pastrnak. The Toronto Maple Leafs play under the brightest spotlight in hockey -- and they haven't been to the Stanley Cup since 1967. Their newly minted superstar, William Nylander, has a $92 million contract, the weight of the world on his shoulders and a surprising best friend since he was 15 years old: David Pastrnak, the superstar on his most hated rival, the Boston Bruins.

"As Tough As It Gets," featuring Filip Forsberg and Jack Eichel. Hockey Players are personified by one word: toughness. And two of the toughest players in the league, Filip Forsberg and Jack Eichel, are found in two of the most surprisingly hockey-mad cities in the NHL: Nashville and Vegas. Both of these warriors withstand great mental and emotional pain in order to achieve their goals. Our only question is: why do they do it?

"An Education (fka Learning to Win)," featuring Jeremy Swayman and Matthew Tkachuk. It is a rare privilege to be witnessing the moment when a professional athlete takes the step into stardom, but that's just what we see with Bruins goalie, Jeremy Swayman during the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. A sharp contrast to Swayman's 2nd round opponent, Matthew Tkachuk who has found the perfect home as the hard-nosed leader of the Cup favorite Florida Panthers.

"The Captains," featuring Quinn Hughes, Gabriel Landeskog and Jacob Trouba. This episode highlights three captains in very different phases of their careers: Quinn Hughes in his first year as a Captain in Vancouver, Gabe Landeskog in what could be his last year in Colorado, and Jacob Trouba in the middle. All three men have very different leadership styles, but they all personify a tradition that is purely hockey.

"Cup or Bust (Part 1)," featuring Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman. For Connor McDavid, the stakes of winning or losing the Stanley Cup are ultimate: in a press conference at the end of last season, Connor said it out of his own mouth: "Next year, it's Cup or Bust." And with those words, the stage was set.

"Cup or Bust (Part 2)," featuring Matthew Tkachuk and Connor McDavid. Part 2 features one of the greatest comebacks in sports history. As Connor McDavid "drags" the Panthers back to Alberta -- Matthew Tkachuk and his family grapple with the thought of letting the Stanley Cup slip through his fingers for the second year in a row.