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When does the NHL season start? Key dates in 2025-26 schedule

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The NHL will play its final 82-game schedule in 2025-26 before the new collective-bargaining agreement increases the number of games to 84 the following season.

Next season will start on Tuesday, Oct. 7, with an ESPN tripleheader, including the Florida Panthers raising a Stanley Cup banner for the second year in a row. The season will end on April 16.

There is a break in February so the NHL can send its players to the Olympics for the first time since the 2014 Sochi Games. There will be two outdoor games – in Florida for the first time.

Here are the highlights and key dates for the 2025-26 NHL season:

When does the NHL season begin?

The season opens on Oct. 7 with three games, all of which will be broadcast by ESPN.

Chicago Blackhawks at Florida Panthers, 5

Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers, 8

Colorado Avalanche at Los Angeles Kings, 10:30

NHL teams' home openers

  • Anaheim Ducks: Oct. 14 vs. Penguins
  • Boston Bruins: Oct. 9 vs. Blackhawks
  • Buffalo Sabres: Oct. 9 vs. Rangers
  • Calgary Flames: Oct. 11 vs. Blues
  • Carolina Hurricanes: Oct. 9 vs. Devils
  • Chicago Blackhawks: Oct. 11 vs. Canadiens
  • Colorado Avalanche: Oct. 9 vs. Mammoth
  • Columbus Blue Jackets: Oct. 13 vs. Devils
  • Dallas Stars: Oct. 14 vs. Wild
  • Detroit Red Wings: Oct. 9 vs. Canadiens
  • Edmonton Oilers: Oct. 8 vs. Flames
  • Florida Panthers: Oct. 7 vs. Blackhawks
  • Los Angeles Kings: Oct. 7 vs. Avalanche
  • Minnesota Wild: Oct. 11 vs. Blue Jackets
  • Montreal Canadiens: Oct. 14 vs. Kraken
  • Nashville Predators: Oct. 9 vs. Blue Jackets
  • New Jersey Devils: Oct. 16 vs. Panthers
  • New York Islanders: Oct. 11 vs. Capitals
  • New York Rangers: Oct. 7 vs. Penguins
  • Ottawa Senators: Oct. 13 vs. Predators
  • Philadelphia Flyers: Oct. 13 vs. Panthers
  • Pittsburgh Penguins: Oct. 9 vs. Islanders
  • St. Louis Blues: Oct. 9 vs. Wild
  • San Jose Sharks: Oct. 9 vs. Golden Knights
  • Seattle Kraken: Oct. 9 vs. Ducks
  • Tampa Bay Lightning: Oct. 9 vs. Senators
  • Toronto Maple Leafs: Oct. 8 vs. Canadiens
  • Utah Mammoth: Oct. 15 vs. Flames
  • Vancouver Canucks: Oct. 9 vs. Flames
  • Vegas Golden Knights: Oct. 8 vs. Kings
  • Washington Capitals: Oct. 8 vs. Bruins
  • Winnipeg Jets: Oct. 9 vs. Stars

What is Alex Ovechkin's opening game?

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, who broke Wayne Gretzky's goal record last season, has a chance to break another this season. He needs 43 goals to break the Hall of Famer's record of 1,016 combined regular season and playoff goals. Ovechkin, who had a combined 49 goals last season, opens the season on Oct. 8 at home against the Bruins. He is entering the final year of his contract.

What days do all 32 NHL teams play?

All 32 teams will play on the same day twice this season: Oct. 11 and Oct. 28.

When does Brad Marchand return to Boston?

The longtime Bruins star was traded to the Panthers in March and won a Stanley Cup there. He re-signed with Florida for six years and will return to Boston on Oct. 21.

When is the Hall of Fame game?

The Bruins will visit the Maple Leafs on Nov. 8. Two former Bruins, Zdeno Chara and Joe Thornton, are among the Hockey Hall of Fame inductees.

When is the NHL Global Series?

The Penguins and Predators will play at Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden on Nov. 14 and 16.

When is the Stanley Cup Final rematch?

The Panthers, who downed Edmonton in the Stanley Cup Final the last two years, will host the Oilers on Nov. 22. They teams will also play in Edmonton on March 19.

When is the Winter Classic?

The Winter Classic will be held on Jan. 2 at the Miami Marlins' LoanDepot Park. The Panthers will host the Rangers.

When does Jonathan Toews play in Chicago?

Jonathan Toews is back in the NHL after taking two seasons off for health reasons. The three-time Stanley Cup champion and former longtime Blackhawks captain plays in Chicago on Jan. 19.

When does Mitch Marner return to Toronto?

Mitch Marner went to the Golden Knights in a sign-and-trade. He visits his former team, the Maple Leafs, on Jan 23.

When is the Stadium Series game?

The Lightning will host the Bruins outdoors on Feb. 1 at the Buccaneers' Raymond James Stadium.

When is the Olympic break?

The NHL will take a break from Feb. 6 to 24 for the Olympics.

When does the NHL season end?

The season is scheduled to end on April 16 with six games.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: When does 2025-26 NHL season start? Schedule key dates



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