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The Best Episodes of FaceOff: Inside the NHL

Every episode of FaceOff: Inside the NHL ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of FaceOff: Inside the NHL!

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This series gives unprecedented access to 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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    FaceOff: Inside the NHL Season 2 Episode 2 - Johnny Hockey
    9.2/10(51 votes)

    #1 - Johnny Hockey

    S2:E2

    The hockey world experienced unimaginable devastation over the summer with the untimely deaths of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. This episode is about how those closest to Johnny Hockey - his wife, Meredith Gaudreau, and teammates Sean Monahan and Zach Werenski - redefine what it means to be a family, a team, and a community in the face of tragedy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. FaceOff: Inside the NHL Season 2 Episode 5 - Good Enough
    8.8/10(42 votes)

    #2 - Good Enough

    S2:E5

    Seth Jarvis is supposedly too small, too unserious, and out of place in the NHL. His team, the Carolina Hurricanes, have been on the verge of greatness for years - but they keep falling short. For Seth and the Hurricanes, the 2024-25 season is about proving that they indeed are good enough.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. FaceOff: Inside the NHL Season 2 Episode 3 - Immortals
    8.7/10(39 votes)

    #3 - Immortals

    S2:E3

    Two of the league's biggest superstars (Sidney Crosby and Anže Kopitar) let us into their world with intimate access in a pivotal 2024-25 season. As we see them fight Father Time in their own way, Quinton Byfield represents the next generation of superstars, eager to learn from his elders and leave the league better than he found it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. FaceOff: Inside the NHL Season 1 Episode 5 - Cup or Bust (1)
    8.6/10(69 votes)

    #4 - Cup or Bust (1)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. FaceOff: Inside the NHL Season 1 Episode 6 - Cup or Bust (2)
    8.6/10(62 votes)

    #5 - Cup or Bust (2)

    S1:E6

    Witness 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. FaceOff: Inside the NHL Season 2 Episode 4 - Best Laid Shanaplans
    8.6/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Best Laid Shanaplans

    S2:E4

    Brendan Shanahan's master 'Shanaplan,' years in the making, is finally coming to fruition thanks to his star forward, William Nylander. This playoff-centric story allows us to witness the Toronto Maple Leafs beat their in-Province rival from Ottawa and clash with the reigning champion from Florida in the second round. If they don't deliver this season, changes could come for the team Brendan grew up rooting for.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. FaceOff: Inside the NHL Season 2 Episode 6 - The Rat Kings
    8.2/10(41 votes)

    #7 - The Rat Kings

    S2:E6

    The 'Rat Kings' of the Florida Panthers are bigger, louder, and nastier than ever - and now Matthew Tkachuk and Brad Marchand are on the brink of hockey immortality. In the shadow of last year's heartbreak, Zach Hyman and the Edmonton Oilers are back on hockey's biggest stage - facing the same villains, the same wounds, and the same question: Can they rewrite the ending?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. FaceOff: Inside the NHL Season 1 Episode 1 - Best of Rivals
    8.1/10(95 votes)

    #8 - Best of Rivals

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. FaceOff: Inside the NHL Season 1 Episode 3 - An Education
    8.1/10(73 votes)

    #9 - An Education

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. FaceOff: Inside the NHL Season 2 Episode 1 - Big Skates to Fill
    8.0/10(48 votes)

    #10 - Big Skates to Fill

    S2:E1

    Brady Tkachuk starts this season with big skates to fill as the little brother of the reigning Stanley Cup Champion, Matthew Tkachuk. He ends the season as a face of the NHL, a father, and his own man.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. FaceOff: Inside the NHL Season 1 Episode 4 - The Captains
    7.7/10(66 votes)

    #11 - The Captains

    S1:E4

    In this episode we see 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. FaceOff: Inside the NHL Season 1 Episode 2 - As Tough as It Gets
    7.5/10(78 votes)

    #12 - As Tough as It Gets

    S1:E2

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Johnny Hockey" is the best rated episode of "FaceOff: Inside the NHL". It scored 9.2/10 based on 51 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/3/2025. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Good Enough".