NHL season opens with five matchups on September 29, 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 2:21 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The 2026-27 NHL season begins today, September 29, with five games on the opening night schedule. The evening features an ESPN triple-header, including the Carolina Hurricanes hosting the Florida Panthers at 5 p.m. ET, followed by the New York Rangers against the Boston Bruins at 8 p.m. ET, and the Chicago Blackhawks facing the Vegas Golden Knights at 10:30 p.m. ET. Additionally, two games will air in Canada: the Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Vancouver Canucks vs. Edmonton Oilers. The NHL season runs through April 10, 2027, with over 30 games in the opening week and various channels offering coverage.
- •Five games scheduled for NHL opening night on September 29, 2026.
- •Carolina Hurricanes host Florida Panthers at 5 p.m. ET.
- •New York Rangers face Boston Bruins at 8 p.m. ET.
- •Chicago Blackhawks play Vegas Golden Knights at 10:30 p.m. ET.
- •Games available on ESPN, Sportsnet, and regional networks.
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