Faceoff: Inside the NHL episode breakdown - Connor McDavid to star in season 1 finale of Amazon Prime video docuseries

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Inside the NHL: FACEOFF docuseries launching on prime video October 4 (Picture Credits: Getty)

Faceoff: Inside the NHL is a new documentary from Box To Box and NHL Productions. It will premiere on Prime Video on October 4. The series looks at the lives of NHL stars. It shows their journeys on and off the ice.

Over six episodes, viewers will see players at different career stages. The series also highlights their successes and challenges.

Each episode of "Faceoff: Inside the NHL" includes insights from players, rivals, teammates, coaches, and family members. Featured players include Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl from the Edmonton Oilers. It also points to David Pastrnak and Jeremy Swayman from the Boston Bruins. The season finale will focus on McDavid, one of the league's top talents.

The structure of "Faceoff: Inside the NHL" is unique. The first episode, 'Best of Rivals,' points to the competition between William Nylander and David Pastrnak. Next, 'As Tough As It Gets' shows Jack Eichel and Filip Forsberg, focusing on toughness in hockey.

Other episodes include 'Learning to Win' featuring Swayman and Matthew Tkachuk. In 'The Captains,' Quinn Hughes, Gabriel Landeskog, and Jacob Trouba discuss leadership. The finale, Cup or Bust,' follows the Oilers' quest for the Stanley Cup, focusing on McDavid and Tkachuk.

Here’s a breakdown of the episodes of "FACEOFF: Inside the NHL":

  • Episode 1: Focuses on the rivalry between William Nylander and David Pastrnak.
  • Episode 2: Highlights the challenges faced by Jack Eichel and Filip Forsberg.
  • Episode 3: Explores the journey of Jeremy Swayman and Matthew Tkachuk in learning to win.
  • Episode 4: Features insights from captains Quinn Hughes, Gabriel Landeskog, and Jacob Trouba on leadership.
  • Episode 5: Chronicles the pursuit of the Stanley Cup by Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid, and Zach Hyman in Part I.
  • Episode 6: Continues the Stanley Cup journey with Connor McDavid and Matthew Tkachuk in Part II.

Crews followed these players and their families during the postseason. They focused on the Stanley Cup Final run of the Oilers and Panthers. This behind-the-scenes access shows the effort and dedication needed to succeed in the NHL.

Watch The FACEOFF: Inside the NHL on Amazon Prime video

Amazon is growing its partnership with the NHL. Since 2021, they have worked with Amazon Web Services to improve fan engagement using analytics.

"FACEOFF: Inside the NHL" is the fourth original hockey series on Prime Video. It follows "All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs," "Chosen One: Alexandre Daigle," and "Saving Sakic."

Hockey fans will likely enjoy this series. The finale, which focuses on McDavid, makes it even more exciting for fans.

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Edited by Deepesh Nair