The 2025-26 NHL season has officially begun! One hundred thrilling matchups are scheduled for broadcast across various sports networks and digital streaming services.
The new hockey season kicks off on Tuesday, October 7th, with an opening night triple-header. Featured prominently will be the two-time reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers. The Panthers are set to hoist their 2024-25 championship banner before their initial game against Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks. In the second contest, Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins will compete against their former coach Mike Sullivan and his current team, the New York Rangers. The evening concludes with a clash between the Los Angeles Kings, featuring new teammates Corey Perry and Anton Forsberg, and the Colorado Avalanche.
The pre-game studio show, `The Point,` will precede the live action, providing expert analysis and previews.
Key details regarding the broadcast of the 2025-26 NHL opening night triple-header are as follows:
- What is the opening night schedule?
- Tuesday, Oct. 7
- How can fans watch?
- Other notable 2025-26 NHL matchups
- Tuesday, Oct 14
- Tuesday, Oct. 21
- Tuesday, Oct. 28 – NHL Frozen Frenzy tripleheader
- Thursday, Dec. 11
- Thursday, Jan. 15
- Sunday, Feb. 1 – 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series
- Notable 2025-26 NHL matchups on other networks
- Saturday, Jan. 3
- Saturday, Jan. 10
- Saturday, Jan. 31
- Saturday, Feb. 28
- Saturday, March 7
- Saturday, March 14
- Saturday, March 21
- Saturday, March 28
- Saturday, April 4
- Saturday, April 11
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What is the opening night schedule?
*All times Eastern
Tuesday, Oct. 7
- 4 p.m.: `The Point` (Pre-game studio show)
- 5 p.m.: Chicago Blackhawks at Florida Panthers
- 8 p.m.: Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers
- 10:30 p.m.: Colorado Avalanche at Los Angeles Kings
How can fans watch?
Fans can catch all the action on the dedicated sports channel.
Other notable 2025-26 NHL matchups
*All times Eastern
Tuesday, Oct 14
- 7 p.m.: Tampa Bay Lightning at Washington Capitals
- 9:30 p.m.: Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars
Tuesday, Oct. 21
- 7:30 p.m.: Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins
- 10 p.m.: Colorado Avalanche at Utah Mammoth
Tuesday, Oct. 28 – NHL Frozen Frenzy tripleheader
- 6 p.m.: Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers
- 8:30 p.m.: Washington Capitals at Dallas Stars
- 11 p.m.: Los Angeles Kings at San Jose Sharks
Thursday, Dec. 11
- 9 p.m.: Florida Panthers at Colorado Avalanche
Thursday, Jan. 15
- 7 p.m.: Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins
- 9:30 p.m.: Toronto Maple Leafs at Vegas Golden Knights
Sunday, Feb. 1 – 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series
- Time TBD: Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
Notable 2025-26 NHL matchups on other networks
*All times Eastern
Saturday, Jan. 3
- Noon: Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings
Saturday, Jan. 10
- 1 p.m.: New York Rangers at Boston Bruins
Saturday, Jan. 31
- 1 p.m.: Colorado Avalanche at Detroit Red Wings
- 3:30 p.m.: New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins
Saturday, Feb. 28
- 12:30 p.m.: Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers
- 3 p.m.: Boston Bruins at Philadelphia Flyers
Saturday, March 7
- 12:30 p.m.: Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins
- 3 p.m.: New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils
Saturday, March 14
- 3 p.m.: Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals
Saturday, March 21
- 8 p.m.: Boston Bruins at Detroit Red Wings
Saturday, March 28
- 8 p.m.: Philadelphia Flyers at Detroit Red Wings
Saturday, April 4
- 12:30 p.m.: Detroit Red Wings at New York Rangers
- 3 p.m.: Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars
Saturday, April 11
- 12:30 p.m.: Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston Bruins
- 3 p.m.: Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins
- 8 p.m.: Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche
Accessing Additional NHL Content
For additional NHL content: Fans can find the latest scores, schedules, standings, statistics, and more on official hockey resources.
