ESPN NHL 2K5 is a sports video game developed by Kush Games and published by Sega for Microsoft Xbox. As an ice hockey simulation game, it features licensed NHL teams and players, offering a realistic and immersive hockey experience. The game belongs to the sports genre and includes various modes such as Franchise, Season, and Party Mode, with the latter designed for multiplayer fun. It boasts intuitive controls, detailed graphics, and comprehensive gameplay mechanics, including an in-depth tutorial system and lifelike player animations, to bring the fast-paced action of the NHL to life.