The NHL regular season opened Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and runs through April 2027. It is the first 84 game season since 1993 to 94, with two extra division games for every team, which is why it starts in September for only the second time in league history. The next games are below, followed by key dates, every month of the season and all 32 team schedules.
| Game | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New York Rangers at Detroit Red Wings | — | TBA |
| Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes | — | TBA |
| Boston Bruins at Winnipeg Jets | — | TBA |
| St. Louis Blues at Dallas Stars | — | TBA |
| Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights | — | TBA |
Updated 1:32 am ET. Scores refresh automatically.
Key Dates
| Event | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Opening night | Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | Opening night |
| Heritage Classic | Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Winnipeg |
| Winter Classic | Thursday, December 31, 2026 | Salt Lake City |
| All-Star Game | Saturday, February 6, 2027 | UBS Arena |
| Stadium Series | Saturday, February 20, 2027 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
NHL Schedule by Month
| Month | Full schedule |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | October 2026 NHL schedule |
| November 2026 | November 2026 NHL schedule |
| December 2026 | December 2026 NHL schedule |
| January 2027 | January 2027 NHL schedule |
| February 2027 | February 2027 NHL schedule |
| March 2027 | March 2027 NHL schedule |
| April 2027 | April 2027 NHL schedule |
Preseason schedule · Heritage Classic
NHL Team Schedules
Anaheim Ducks · Boston Bruins · Buffalo Sabres · Calgary Flames · Carolina Hurricanes · Chicago Blackhawks · Colorado Avalanche · Columbus Blue Jackets · Dallas Stars · Detroit Red Wings · Edmonton Oilers · Florida Panthers · Los Angeles Kings · Minnesota Wild · Montreal Canadiens · Nashville Predators · New Jersey Devils · New York Islanders · New York Rangers · Ottawa Senators · Philadelphia Flyers · Pittsburgh Penguins · San Jose Sharks · Seattle Kraken · St. Louis Blues · Tampa Bay Lightning · Toronto Maple Leafs · Utah Mammoth · Vancouver Canucks · Vegas Golden Knights · Washington Capitals · Winnipeg Jets
How to Watch
National games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC and TNT, and Sportsnet carries national games in Canada. Out of market games are available through the league’s streaming packages, and local games are on each team’s regional network.
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Season dates as announced by the NHL.