NHL Releases 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule, Expanded to 84 Games

The National Hockey League has announced its 1,344-game regular season schedule for 2026-27, which will be expanded to 84 games per team, up from 82. The season is set to begin on Tuesday, September 29, with a nationally televised tripleheader on ESPN in the U.S. and a doubleheader on Sportsnet in Canada. The opening night will feature the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes raising their banner against the Florida Panthers.