Red Wings set home opener for October 2 against Rangers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings will begin their 2026-27 season with a home opener on October 2 at Little Caesars Arena against the New York Rangers. The NHL has adjusted the regular season schedule to feature 84 games, starting September 29. The Red Wings are currently in a transition following the announcement that Steve Yzerman will be replaced as general manager. The team last made the playoffs a decade ago, marking the longest current playoff drought in the NHL. A full regular season schedule is expected to be released soon.
- •Home opener against the New York Rangers on October 2.
- •NHL regular season begins on September 29.
- •Steve Yzerman replaced as general manager.
- •Red Wings have not made the playoffs in 10 seasons.
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Red Wings reveal date for home opener: Will Dylan Larkin be there?
"Dylan Larkin may or may not be in a Red Wings' uniform, but the team has its Little Caesars Arena start date for the 2026-27 season.
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