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ESPN to air NHL opening night tripleheader on September 29

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

ESPN to air NHL opening night tripleheader on September 29

Summary

ESPN announced it will feature a tripleheader for the NHL opening night on September 29 for the 2026-27 season. The schedule includes the Carolina Hurricanes raising their championship banner before hosting the Florida Panthers at 5 p.m. ET. Later, the Boston Bruins will face the New York Rangers, and the Chicago Blackhawks will visit the Vegas Golden Knights at 10:30 p.m. ET. This season marks the continuation of a seven-year media rights agreement between the NHL and ESPN that began in 2021.

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By the Numbers

•Hurricanes host Panthers in season opener at 5 p.m. ET
•Bruins face Rangers in Original Six rivalry
•Blackhawks visit Golden Knights at 10:30 p.m. ET
•Connor Bedard out for Blackhawks due to surgery
•ESPN to broadcast over 100 NHL games in 2026-27 season

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN announces NHL opening night tripleheader

What they're saying

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The 2026-27 NHL season begins on Tuesday, September 29, and ESPN will celebrate the festivities with an opening night tripleheader. ESPN recently announced that the network will televise three NHL games on opening night, beginning with the banner-raising ceremony for the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes will host the Florida Panthers at 5 p.m.…
— Yahoo Sports

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