NHL 2026-27 season set to start with banner ceremony on September 29
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The NHL 2026-27 season opens on Tuesday, September 29, with five games scheduled, including the Carolina Hurricanes raising their Stanley Cup banner before facing the Florida Panthers. Teams will compete in an expanded 84-game regular season following adjustments in the collective-bargaining agreement. Key matchups on opening night also include the New York Rangers at the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks at the Vegas Golden Knights. Teams must submit their opening-day rosters by 5 p.m. ET on September 28, adhering to a salary cap of $104 million.
- •NHL season opens on September 29 with five games scheduled.
- •Carolina Hurricanes play Florida Panthers on opening night.
- •Regular season expanded to 84 games from the standard 82 games.
- •Teams must finalize rosters by September 28, adhering to salary cap.
- •Notable opening night matchups include Rangers at Bruins and Blackhawks at Knights.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — When does NHL season start? What to know about 2026-27 season
"The NHL season is starting in September to accomodate two extra games per team. Here's what to know about 2026-27.
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