WATCH Blackhawks vs. Coyotes Live Stream Online: NHL Top Rival Rankings 2016, Playoff Updates

Hockey's back for the official 2015-2016 NHL season, so get ready, MstarsNews readers!

The Chicago Blackhawks battle it out on the ice against the Arizona Coyotes in Week 17 of the regular season on Thursday, February 4 at 9:00 p.m. EST from the Gila River Arena in Glendale. Read on to see where fans can watch and listen to a live stream of the highly-anticipated Thursday evening hockey game online and catch up-to-date feeds and coverage on highlight plays and scores.

Now heading into mid-season, Chicago maintains the extremely impressive top spot in Pierre LeBrun's official NHL power rankings for ESPN.com, while Arizona still lags a bit behind (out of a total 30 teams):

Blackhawks (1): "Really looking forward to that game Saturday in Dallas between the Blackhawks and Stars, a potential second-round playoff matchup preview in the Central. Two teams who play a positive-thinking brand of hockey."

Record: 34-16-4 (1st in Central Division)

Coyotes (23): "It's not getting much attention but the Coyotes are going to have to decide this month on pending UFA winger Mikkel Boedker. I think there have been some contract talks but nothing close yet -- I don't think. Can you afford to lose him for nothing July 1 if he's not signed by Feb. 29?"  

Record: 24-21-5 (4th in Pacific Division).

Tonight's monumental game will be broadcasted live on local sports channels FSAZ and CSNC.

For fans who want to try out a free live stream (which may mean downloading a torrent), click here. Also try this or another option.

For a one-time fee, fans can access a NHL Gamecenter Live pass.

ESPN, ESPN Scoreboard, and NHL.com  are both good sources for up-to-date game coverage and feeds.

More radio listening options for Blackhawks and Coyotes.

Official NHL team websites: Blackhawks and Coyotes.

Enjoy the exciting hockey game from the West Coast this evening, and always stick with MstarsNews for additional NHL gameday coverage this week. Which top division rival will snag the big win tonight?