NHL in ASL: BASL, 2026 Milestones and Hat Trick History

Recapping the 2026 NHL Stadium Series featuring Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lighting, interview with Nakia Smith about BASL, and some milestone moments making history in 2026.

NHL in ASL on NHL Shop

Featuring the letters "ASL" represented in hand signs, this collection pays a nod to the league's continued efforts to make hockey accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing.

Watch the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Final in ASL!

The Sports Emmy-nominated telecast dedicated to the Deaf and hard of hearing community returns for its third year. Real-time play-by-play and color commentary entirely in American Sign Language. Available to stream exclusively on ESPN+ and Sportsnet+

Watch NHL in ASL Highlights

NHL in ASL: Stadium Series shootout

NHL in ASL: Stadium Series Highlights

NHL in ASL: Kucherov nets the equalizer

NHL in ASL: Paul tips in PPG

NHL in ASL: Raddysh nets one-time PPG

NHL in ASL: Bjorkstrand buries PPG

NHL in ASL: Geekie's second goal of the game

NHL in ASL: Poitras extends the lead

NHL in ASL: Arvidsson scores on the power-play

NHL in ASL: Geekie grabs the lead

NHL in ASL: Steeves ties it for Bruins

NHL in ASL: Puck drop and Lightning's first goal

Player Names and Key Terms in ASL

Tampa Bay Lightning

Nikita Kucherov

David Pastrnak

Boston Bruins (Local)

Boston Bruins (General)

Stadium Series

Winter Classic

Rangers

Panthers

Adam Fox

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Sam Reinhart

Aaron Ekblad

Evan Bouchard

Corey Perry

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'NHL in ASL' to return for 2025 Stanley Cup Final

Alternate telecast for the Deaf and hard of hearing available on Max in U.S., Sportsnet+ in Canada

'NHL in ASL' provides unique viewing experience for deaf, hard of hearing fans

League blending in-house production with P-X-P translators to create special broadcasts of Cup Final

Verhaeghe's goal brings big excitement to groundbreaking 'NHL in ASL' broadcast

First of its kind version of Stanley Cup Final helps Deaf and Hard of Hearing viewers

NHL to air alternate telecast of Stanley Cup Final in American Sign Language

Will feature Deaf commentators, real-time coverage of play-by-play during each game

NHL airing alternate Stanley Cup Final broadcast for Deaf community

American Sign Language to be utilized in first-of-its-kind production

Color of Hockey: Niccum set to lead U.S. deaf women’s team

Sophomore coming off national championship with University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Color of Hockey: Woodard, 10-year-old deaf player, nominated for Emmy Award

Bowie Hockey Club forward honored for role in HBO's 'The Last of Us'

NHL, P-X-P partner to help Deaf and hard of hearing fans

Will provide American Sign Language interpretation at Winter Classic, signature league events