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NHL Reveals Home-Openers For 2026-27: Full List And Standout Matchups

By Jonathan Tovell The Hockey News

The 2026-27 NHL season is scheduled to begin in September.

A new 84-game schedule and a shortened pre-season mean the NHL will start the regular season a week earlier than usual on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

A tripleheader on ESPN in the U.S. and a doubleheader on Sportsnet in Canada are the highlights of opening night.

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This story was originally published July 15, 2026 at 10:51 AM.

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