2026-27 NHL Season Kicks Off with Carolina Hurricanes Banner Raising and Key Player Moves

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Published: 2026-09-29
Category: sports
Source: NHL Public Relations

The 2026-27 NHL season officially begins today, September 29, 2026, featuring a tripleheader on ESPN and a doubleheader on Sportsnet. Highlights include the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes raising their banner, the Florida Panthers' significant acquisition of Brady Tkachuk in a blockbuster trade, and the anticipated NHL debut of No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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