Red Wings open 2026-27 NHL season against Rangers at home
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings will begin their 2026-27 NHL season on October 2 at Little Caesars Arena against the New York Rangers. The season has been expanded to 84 games, featuring a four-game homestand to kick off the schedule. Following the Rangers, the Wings will host the Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators, and Seattle Kraken. As usual, March poses a challenge with matchups against top teams such as the Dallas Stars, Buffalo Sabres, and New Jersey Devils. Noteworthy dates include a Centennial Celebration game against the Boston Bruins, honoring the franchise's 100th anniversary, and a matchup on January 2 featuring former coach Mike Babcock and his Edmonton Oilers.
- •Red Wings start season on October 2 against Rangers
- •Schedule includes 84 games, down to four preseason matches
- •Challenging March with games against strong opponents
- •Centennial Celebration game against Bruins on October 16
- •Mike Babcock returns to Detroit with Oilers on January 2
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Breaking down Red Wings' 2026-27 schedule: Another tough March awaits
"The NHL released its regular-season schedule for 2026-27 on Thursday, and it looks like the Red Wings could get off to another fast start.
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