These new NHL jerseys are turning heads in 2025-26

Most NHL clubs have some form of an alternate jersey, whether it's the New Jersey Devils' hotly debated "Jersey jersey" or the new design to be worn by the Seattle Kraken, featuring an all-black sweater with hints of red.

But there are some standouts that will be making their debut for the 2025-26 season, and these are the ones that have fans buzzing on social media.

Washington Captials bring back Screaming Eagle jerseys with a twist

One of the most beloved jersey designs for Capitals fans is the Screaming Eagle, which was used as one of the team's logos from 1995 to 2007. It's one of the jerseys that Alex Ovechkin wore in the dawn of his career, and it made a long-awaited return for the Reverse Retro series of threads back in 2021 and 2022.

This time, Washington is bringing back the beloved eagle design on a permanent basis for 15 home games during the 2025-26 season. Its first in-game appearance is scheduled for Oct. 17 and it will remain the Caps' third jersey for the next three years.

The base of the jersey is the same hue of red as the team's main sweaters, as opposed to the white and blue base in the previous iteration of the jersey, and they will feature many Easter eggs that reference the local history and landmarks of Washington D.C. The shoulder patch will include a rendering of the U.S. Capitol building with two hockey sticks crossed in front, which is an homage to the team's logo in the 1990s and 2000s. Three stripes on the sleeve of the jersey and three stars on the matching pants will represent the team's loyal fanbase located in the DMV -- D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

"It reminds me of my first year," Ovechkin told ESPN. "Good days. They look cool. I hope fans are going to love it."

Chicago Blackhawks commemerate 100 years with centennial jersey

For the team's 100th season in the NHL, the Blackhawks unveiled a subtle and sophisticated new version of the classic logo, giving it a modern twist on a decades-old tradition. Each change to the jersey has roots in the team's history, representing a different facet of what makes the franchise -- and its uniform -- unique.

Most notably, Chicago will elevate its jerseys with a special gold trim surrounding the crest on the front as well as the numbers on the back. This is a nod to the team's early days in the league, when their old-time sweaters featured the same gold outlines. The lace-up details on the front of the jersey are directly inspired by the 1955 sweaters that had the same design -- though the modernized one will have the words "Always an Original" hidden on the inside of the jersey.

The inside of the hemline will have a list of all of the team's six Stanley Cup-winning seasons as well as a golden tag that "anchors the design in the team’s historic championship legacy" according to the official press release. The limited-edition sweater will debut at the team's home opener on Oct. 11 against another Original Six team, the Montreal Canadiens.

Detroit Red Wings' centennial jersey features revamped Winged Wheel

The Red Wings weren't always called the Red Wings -- first, they were known as the Cougars and then briefly as the Falcons before settling on the iconic name and design we know and love today. As Detroit enters its 100th NHL season, the team's centennial jerseys will pay homage to a century's worth of history in Hockeytown.

The design is loaded with unique throwback touches. The numbers borrow from the old “barber pole” Cougars uniforms, while the sleeve stripes are straight out of the Falcons era. The classic Winged Wheel on the chest even gets a chain-stitched, vintage feel, and the lace-up collar really drives the retro look home.

Hidden details similar to the Blackhawks' design makes it even more special: the 11 Stanley Cup years will be stitched inside the hem, a nod to Detroit’s rich history. For the first time ever, the Wings will rock a matte red helmet, complete with a throwback Meijer decal from the 1960s.

My personal favorite detail is in the jersey's patches, which are designed to match the look and feel of leather -- celebrating the leather gloves and goalie pads that were commonly used back in the day. The commemorative sweaters will be worn more than a dozen times throughout the season beginning with the home opener on Oct. 9.