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Prime Video's "FACEOFF: Inside the NHL" Announces Powerhouse Season 2 Roster Additions
Action-packed season bridges generations with Sidney Crosby, Marc-Andre Fleury, Brendan Shanahan, and rising stars in all-access look at the National Hockey League
Toronto, ON (May 29, 2025) - Prime Video today announced the latest roster of players for season 2 of FACEOFF: Inside the NHL set to premiere in fall 2025. The latest season of the critically acclaimed docuseries from Box to Box and NHL Productions features an unprecedented lineup that spans eras of hockey excellence, this season will include stars Quinton Byfield (Los Angeles Kings), Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins), Thomas Harley (Dallas Stars), Wyatt Johnston (Dallas Stars), Anze Kopitar (Los Angeles Kings), Marc-Andre Fleury (Minnesota Wild), Mikko Rantanen (Dallas Stars), and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Brendan Shanahan. Returning players include Matthew Tkachuk (Florida Panthers) and William Nylander (Toronto Maple Leafs) alongside previously announced forward Seth Jarvis (Carolina Hurricanes), center Sean Monahan (Columbus Blue Jackets), defenseman Zach Werenski (Columbus Blue Jackets) and captain Brady Tkachuk (Ottawa Senators).
FACEOFF: Inside the NHL takes viewers behind the scenes of the National Hockey League, delivering an unfiltered look at the players' lives, training regimens, and the high-stakes world of professional hockey. This season will grant even more access to the NHL's most compelling action from regular season showdowns to Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin's triumphant quest to become the NHL all-time goals leader to the current adrenaline-charged Stanley Cup Playoffs battles and the star-studded 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. Season 2 will continue to feature candid interviews with compelling players from across the NHL, their fiercest rivals, and those closest to them - including teammates, coaches, and family members. From the serene moments of introspection to the heart-pounding intensity of game time, FACEOFF: Inside the NHL showcases the extraordinary blend of skill, determination, and sacrifice required to excel in one of the world's most demanding sports.
"We continue to pull back the curtain on hockey like never before," said Shaun Alperin, Head of Content, Prime Video, Canada. "From in-depth conversations with iconic players like Sidney Crosby to the Tkachuk brothers' fierce rivalry, an all-access look into the current playoffs and so much more, this season captures the full spectrum of NHL excellence. Customers will experience the raw emotion, family dynamics, and intense competition that drives these athletes, both on and off the ice."
"Season 1 of FACEOFF really struck a chord. We promised a behind-the-scenes look at the best hockey players in the world, and the response was incredible," said Steve Mayer, NHL President, Content & Events. "We followed players through unforgettable moments - welcoming a new baby, the pressure of a Game 7, and everything in between. For Season 2, we're going even deeper: more players, more access, and more emotion. From the global stage of the 4 Nations Face-Off to the pressure-packed life of a team president, and the heartbreak of a team dealing with devastating loss - it's raw and real. You will truly go inside the NHL."
Paul Martin, Co-Founder of Box To Box added, "We couldn't be more excited to continue taking audiences behind the scenes of life in the NHL from the perspectives of such formidable and charismatic individuals. We constantly strive to capture as many facets of the NHL experience as possible, and we feel that our roster of players this season - both new and returning - embodies the heart, perseverance, and competitiveness that makes this sport so compelling."
FACEOFF: Inside the NHL | Season 2 Participants
Quinton Byfield (Los Angeles Kings)
Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins)
Marc-Andre Fleury (Minnesota Wild)
Thomas Harley (Dallas Stars)
Seth Jarvis (Carolina Hurricanes)
Wyatt Johnston (Dallas Stars)
Anze Kopitar (Los Angeles Kings)
Sean Monahan (Columbus Blue Jackets)
William Nylander (Toronto Maple Leafs)*
Mikko Rantanen (Dallas Stars)
Brendan Shanahan (Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee)
Brady Tkachuk (Ottawa Senators)
Matthew Tkachuk (Florida Panthers)*
Zach Werenski (Columbus Blue Jackets)
*returning from Season 1
FACEOFF: Inside the NHL is executive produced by James Gay-Rees, Paul Martin and Hillary Olsen for Box To Box; Steve Mayer for NHL Productions; and showrunner Daniel Amigone.
Prime Video in Canada is the home of Prime Monday Night Hockey, which streams all national regular season Monday night NHL games in English through 2024-2026, and NHL Coast to Coast, the weekly whip around show on Thursday nights. FACEOFF: Inside the NHL is the fifth original hockey program Amazon has produced with NHL Productions for Prime Video. In 2021, All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs multi-episode docuseries chronicled the iconic team's 2020-21 season. Last season, original hockey documentaries Chosen One: Alexandre Daigle and Saving Sakic premiered to critical and fan acclaim, plus the recently launched This is Hockey, featuring the growth of hockey in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Jamaica, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
FACEOFF: Inside The NHL, Season 1, is available now on Prime Video.
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