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The Philadelphia Flyers will open the 2026‑27 NHL season at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins on September 30, marking the earliest regular‑season start in franchise history and a rematch of last year’s playoff series.
The New York Islanders will host the New Jersey Devils on October 3, 2026, in a game that could serve as the team’s season opener, as the league prepares to unveil the full schedule on Thursday.
The Carolina Hurricanes open the 2026‑27 NHL season on September 29 by hosting the Florida Panthers, raising their Stanley Cup banner, and headlining a triple‑header on ESPN that also includes Rangers‑Bruins and Blackhawks‑Golden Knights matchups.
The Vegas Golden Knights will begin their tenth season on September 29, 2026, facing the Chicago Blackhawks in a marquee opening game, as the NHL announces an expanded 84‑game schedule and a July 16 release of the full calendar.
The New York Islanders will welcome the NHL’s brightest stars to UBS Arena on February 5 and 6, 2027 for a weekend that blends skill showcases with a global three‑on‑three showdown.
Boston will open its next NHL campaign on September 29, 2026, with tickets set to go on sale July 17, 2025, after a presale for newsletter subscribers.
The National Hockey League confirmed the Dallas Stars' 2026‑27 schedule, highlighting an October home opener, a September preseason road game, and a February outdoor clash with the Vegas Golden Knights, while the complete schedule will be announced on Thursday.
The Florida Panthers will host the Minnesota Wild on Oct. 10, aiming to extend their home‑opener winning streak while debuting new Olympic‑bound talent.
The Washington Capitals will host the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 7, 2026, at Capital One Arena, marking a historic milestone in their ongoing rivalry.
Vegas will begin its tenth campaign earlier than ever before, facing Chicago in a matchup that highlights both historical dominance and a compressed schedule.
The NHL has released the 2026‑27 regular‑season openers, marking the Blackhawks' ninth straight season beginning on the road. Their first game pits them against the Golden Knights in a marquee matchup on Sept. 29, with a home debut slated for Oct. 6 against the Blues.
The NHL announced the 2026‑27 home openers, revealing that the Blackhawks will begin on the road against the Golden Knights before a series of away games and a October home opener against the Blues.
The Sabres open their 2026‑27 home schedule on Oct. 3 against the Blackhawks, a game that pits former player Bowen Byram against his old team and highlights the NHL’s expanded slate.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will begin the 2026‑27 NHL season with a road game against the Philadelphia Flyers on September 30, broadcast on TNT, and will soon face the Montreal Canadiens at home.
The Philadelphia Flyers will host the Pittsburgh Penguins on September 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET, marking the start of an 84‑game campaign that promises another intense chapter in the Keystone State rivalry.
The Blues will open their 2026‑27 campaign at home against the San Jose Sharks on Oct. 8, then hit the road for games versus the Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks before the complete schedule is released.
The Philadelphia Flyers will begin their 59th season on September 30, 2026, opening at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins in a rematch of last year's playoff series, as the NHL's expanded schedule kicks off earlier than ever.
The league announced the start date, broadcast lineup and the upcoming schedule release, highlighting new divisional matchups and special programming.
The New York Rangers announce their first two games of the 2026‑27 season, a broadcast‑televised opener against the Boston Bruins and a home matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning, alongside a groundbreaking 84‑game regular season tied to a new CBA extension.
The Winnipeg Jets have left three‑time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck out of their season promotional material, sparking trade rumors despite his long‑term contract.
The Panthers will kick off the new campaign on the road, starting with a Cup‑banner ceremony against the Hurricanes on Sept. 29, then heading to San Jose, Anaheim and Los Angeles before finally returning home for their first game on Oct. 10.
Josh Zary has officially re‑signed with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits for the 2026‑27 season, adding his professional debut, first goal, and collegiate pedigree to a team poised for another strong campaign.
The latest The Athletic prospect ranking spotlights Buffalo's emerging talent, highlighting standout performances and a surprising exclusion that underscores the competitive landscape.
The NHL has scheduled a landmark outdoor game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Utah Mammoth on New Year's Eve, marking the Avalanche's debut in a Winter Classic and the Mammoth's first ever outdoor contest.