The Panthers begin their quest for a three-peat on October 7, 2025!
The NHL’s schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season is out, and there will be some exciting matchups along the way. Opening night is scheduled for October 7 with a triple header starting with the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Florida Panthers, taking on the Chicago Blackhawks as the first game of the new season.
The broadcast partners for the 2025-26 season include the Walt Disney Company’s ESPN and ABC, TNT Sports, Sportsnet, TVA Sports, and Prime Video. ESPN will broadcast the triple header on opening night, while TNT will jump into the action the following night on October 8 with a doubleheader.
Monday Night Hockey, which belongs to Prime Video, will showcase its first games on October 13, which is also Canadian Thanksgiving Day. Overall, there will be a total of 1,312 games throughout the season, and this year will also see a 19-day break in the month of February due to the Winter Olympic Games in Italy.
Every year, there are some games that are a must watch. Missing out on these games for die-hard hockey fans is just not an option. So, mark your calendars for some of the top games this season has to offer and make plans accordingly.
The very first game of the season has its own importance, and it will be even more memorable as the two-time defending Champions take the ice just after revealing another banner in front of their home crowd.
This game is a highly anticipated one as we could see the NHL debut of the Islanders’ number one overall pick, Matthew Schaefer, in action. Moreover, if he does play, he would be up against Sydney Crosby, making for one exciting matchup.
Thanksgiving Day in Canada is also the NHL’s debut on Prime Video for the new season, and it will feature a doubleheader. In the first game, the Detroit Red Wings travel to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs, while the second game features the St. Louis Blues in Vancouver to face the Canucks.
Panthers forward Brad Marchand was traded by the Bruins midway through last season. He joined Florida and went on to be an integral part of their Stanley Cup-winning run. This will be his first game back in Boston since his departure, making it an exciting one to follow.
The Bruins taking on the Maple Leafs on November 8 is a special game. It is the Hall of Fame weekend game.
The 2025 Stanley Cup Final rematch takes place on November 22 in Sunshine, Florida. The Oilers would be out for revenge after losing in two consecutive finals against the same team. Connor McDavid and company will have a lot on their minds heading into this one.
The Rangers head to Boston for this game that will take place the day after American Thanksgiving.
One of the more exciting games of the year. The Rangers against the Panthers in Florida will be the first of two outdoor winter games that will take place in the home of the Miami Marlins.
A big game in the first month of the new year as Mitch Marner heads back to Toronto for the first time after getting traded to the Golden Knights this offseason.
While the new regular season is scheduled to start from October 7, 2025, preseason games will get underway from September 20, 2025. Will the Panthers get back to the Stanley Cup Final for a chance at a three-peat, or will another team rise to the occasion? We shall find out the answer to this question and more with the new season kicking off in less than three months time.
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