NHL announces opening day of 2025-26 regular season
Briefly

The NHL announced that the 2025-26 regular season will begin on October 7, 2025, featuring an opening night tripleheader. Broadcasts will be available on ESPN in the U.S., and on Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada. The Chicago Blackhawks will face the two-time champion Florida Panthers at 5 p.m., before the Penguins take on the Rangers at 8 p.m., and the Avalanche visit the Kings at 10:30 p.m. The complete schedule will be released on July 16, accompanied by an NHL Tonight special.
The 2025-26 regular season will begin on Tuesday, October 7, featuring a tripleheader broadcast on ESPN, Sportsnet, and TVA Sports.
The Chicago Blackhawks will face the Florida Panthers at 5 p.m., with Florida raising its championship banner before the game.
Following the Blackhawks and Panthers, the Pittsburgh Penguins will play the New York Rangers at 8 p.m., and the Colorado Avalanche will take on the Los Angeles Kings at 10:30 p.m.
The complete NHL schedule for the 2025-26 season will be unveiled on July 16, with an NHL Tonight special airing at that time.
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