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NHL season opens with Hurricanes raising banner against Panthers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 4:31 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

NHL season opens with Hurricanes raising banner against Panthers

Summary

The NHL season begins on Tuesday as the Carolina Hurricanes host the Florida Panthers. The game includes important storylines, such as Connor Hellebuyck's suspension in Winnipeg and Dylan Larkin's situation in Detroit. Analysts have made predictions for team performances and individual awards, identifying surprise contenders like the San Jose Sharks and potential disappointments such as the Edmonton Oilers. The season features 1,344 regular-season games leading to the playoffs and Stanley Cup Final in June.

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By the Numbers

•Hurricanes raise Stanley Cup banner before season opener against Panthers.
•Hellebuyck's trade request complicates goaltending situation in Winnipeg.
•Analysts predict surprise success for the Sharks and struggles for the Oilers.
•Stanley Cup Final scheduled for June after 1,344 regular-season games.

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What they're saying

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The goaltender who backstopped the U.S. to gold at the Olympics is suspended as he awaits a trade he requested, while a teammate from Milan is in limbo after asking for his own a change of scenery. The absence of Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg and the uncertainty surrounding Detroit's Dylan Larkin are among the biggest storylines going into the NHL season, which begins Tuesday when the Carolina Hurricanes raise their Stanley Cup banner before playing the Florida Panthers in a clash of the preseason favorites to win the championship.
— Yahoo Sportsby JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO

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