Goal songs for each NHL team are a mixed bag of oddness

Anyone who’s been to an NHL game knows music plays a huge role in keeping the crowd engaged and excited. While music is common at all sports events, the atmosphere at an NHL game is truly unique.

The game is quick and exciting, so the music played when the home team scores is usually upbeat and energetic. It makes sense – it’s a moment to celebrate! But choosing the perfect song to match a goal is key.

I love how teams use music to get the crowd going, and a lot of them go with local artists, which is awesome. When it comes to Seattle, you instantly think of Nirvana, right? So it totally made sense when the Kraken scored and a Nirvana song blasted through the arena! They picked “Lithium,” and honestly, it was a perfect choice – it really got everyone pumped up!

The songs played at NHL games when the home team scores

Similarly, the Utah Mammoth team chose a song by the band Used, who are also from Utah. Dallas also incorporated music, using a Pantera song, but it feels like a predictable choice.

Lots of teams have official songs, but they often feel forced. The truly great ones are memorable and keep fans energized long after the action on the field. Here’s a look at the songs each team uses.

Anaheim Ducks – “Coming for You” (The Offspring)
Boston Bruins – “Kernkraft 400” (Zombie Nation)
Buffalo Sabres – “Kickstart My Heart” (Mötley Crüe) for the blue jerseys and “Song 2” (Blur) for the black and red jerseys
Calgary Flames – “T.N.T.” (AC/DC)
Carolina Hurricanes – “Raise Up” (Petey Pablo)
Chicago Blackhawks – “Chlelsea Dagger” (The Fratellis)
Colorado Avalanche – “Chase the Sun” (Planet Funk)
Columbus Blue Jackets – “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You” (AC/DC) and “The Whip” (Locksley)
Dallas Stars – “Puck Off” (Pantera)
Detroit Red Wings – “Without Me” (Eminem)
Edmonton Oilers – “Fluxland” (XL)
Florida Panthers – “Panthers Pulse” (Öwnboss and Selva)
Los Angeles Kings – POWER RIDE 22″ (Fred Coury)
Minnesota Wild – “Shout” (The Isley Brothers)
Montreal Canadiens – “Canadiens Goal Song” (Antoine Becks)
Nashville Predators – “I Like It, I Love It” (Tim McGraw) and “Gold on the Ceiling” (The Black Keys)
New Jersey Devils – “Howl” (The Gaslight Anthem)
New York Islanders – “Crowd Chant” (Joe Satriani)
New York Rangers – “Slapshot” (Ray Castoldi)
Ottawa Senators – “Song 2” (Blur)
Philadelphia Flyers – “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love” (Van Halen)
Pittsburgh Penguins – “Party Hard” (Andrew W.K.)
San Jose Sharks – “Power Bite” (BVRNOUT)
Seattle Kraken – “Lithium” (Nirvana)
St. Louis Blues – “The Blues Have the Urge Goal Song (Let’s Go Blues” (The Urge)
Tampa Bay Lightning – “Burn It to the Ground” (Nickelback)
Toronto Maple Leafs – “Düp Düp” (Mickie Krause) and “Panama” (Van Halen) for Original Six games
Utah Mammoth – “Pretty Handsome Awkward” (The Used)
Vancouver Canucks – “Don’t You (Forget about Me)” (Simple Minds)
Vegas Golden Knights – “Vegas Lights” (Panic! At The Disco)
Washington Capitals – Individual goal songs such Captain Alex Ovechkin having “Shake, Rattle and Roll” (Big Joe Turner)
Winnipeg Jets – “Gonna Celebrate” (The Phantoms) followed by individual goal songs

2025-12-22 22:00

The songs played at NHL games when the home team scores

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