Tampa Bay Lightning prepare for season opener against New York Rangers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 2:08 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The Tampa Bay Lightning will start the 2026-27 NHL season against the New York Rangers on October 1 in New York City, marking 76 days until the event. Two players have worn the number 76 in Lightning history: Evgeny Artyukhin and Pierre-Cedric Labrie. Artyukhin played 145 games for the Lightning between 2001 and 2003, while Labrie appeared in 46 games in the early 2010s. Labrie continues to play professionally at the age of 40 in the Ligue Nord-Americaine de Hockey.
- •Lightning face Rangers on October 1, 2026.
- •Season opener is 76 days away from today.
- •Evgeny Artyukhin and Pierre-Cedric Labrie wore number 76.
- •Artyukhin scored 10 goals and 33 points for the Lightning.
- •Labrie remains active at 40 years old in Quebec pro league.
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — 76 Days to Opening Day: The History of #76
"We’re officially just 76 days away from the Tampa Bay Lightning kicking off the 2026-27 season in New York City as they face the New York Rangers on October 1.
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