🔥 Trending NHL 2026-27 Season Schedule Release: Key Dates and Opening Games
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When does the 2026-27 NHL season start and what are the opening matchups?
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The 2026-27 NHL season is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 156. This earlier start date is due to the league's expansion to an 84-game regular season 378. The full schedule for the 2026-27 season is set to be officially released by the NHL on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET 24.
The opening night will feature a tripleheader of games 1:
- The defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes will host the Florida Panthers 1.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs will face the Montreal Canadiens 1.
- The Vegas Golden Knights will play the Chicago Blackhawks 1.
In total, five games are scheduled for opening night 5. The NHL also announced home openers for all teams, with 10 teams playing on the first day 7910.
Sources
- 12026-27 NHL season to start on Sept. 29 with Carolina-Florida, Toronto ... nhl.com
- 22026-27 NHL Schedule: 84-Game Expansion, Key Dates, and Printable PDF ... sportsbrackets.net
- 3NHL 2026-27 season opening day schedule announced - USA TODAY usatoday.com
- 4When is the 2026-27 NHL Schedule Released? Key Dates and Season Start sportsbrackets.net
- 5NHL releases opening-night schedule for 2026-27 season sportsnet.ca
- 6NHL announces early 2026-27 start date as Canadiens prepare for 84-game ... montrealhockeyfanatics.com
- 7NHL Reveals Home Openers for All Teams Ahead of 2026-27 Schedule ... bleacherreport.com
- 8Report: 2026-27 NHL season to begin in late September dailyfaceoff.com
- 9NHL announces home openers for 2026-27 season - NHL.com nhl.com
- 10NHL releases opening night schedule for all 32 teams dailyfaceoff.com
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