Rangers find out their opponent for season opener
The NHL has unveiled its 2026-27 schedule, confirming a season-opening matchup between the New York Rangers and the Boston Bruins.
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The brief
The NHL is set to begin its 2026-27 campaign on September 29. The schedule features an expanded 84-game format, with the New York Rangers scheduled to face the Boston Bruins at TD Garden for their season opener.
Coverage from outlets including The New York Times, ESPN, and NHL.com emphasizes the league's return to play with a tripleheader on the opening night. Reports from The Boston Globe and Boston.com highlight the Original Six pairing, while other outlets confirm additional high-profile matchups, including a banner-raising ceremony for the Carolina Hurricanes against the Florida Panthers.
Future developments will focus on the execution of the expanded 84-game schedule. Coverage does not yet specify the full list of remaining games for all franchises outside of the announced home openers and opening-night matchups.
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Quick answers
When does the 2026-27 NHL season begin?
The season is scheduled to start on September 29, 2026.
Who are the Rangers playing on opening night?
The Rangers are scheduled to play the Boston Bruins at TD Garden.
How many games are in the new NHL season?
The season has been expanded to 84 games.
Coverage (17)
- How to Watch NHL Schedule Release 2026: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for Reveal Show Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
- NHL releases 2026-27 opening-night schedule: Why does the season start in late September? The New York Times · 17h ago
- Colorado Avalanche to open expanded 84-game NHL season against Los Angeles Kings The Denver Post · 17h ago
- Carolina Hurricanes Reveal Stanley Cup Banner Night Datevs. Florida Panthers Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
- ESPN ushers in 2026-27 NHL Season Tuesday, September 29 with exclusive Opening Night tripleheader ESPN Press Room · 17h ago
- Carolina Hurricanes season opener, Stanley Cup champion banner celebration set Raleigh News & Observer · 17h ago
- Columbus Blue Jackets to host Buffalo Sabres for home opener Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
- Bruins to open new season against the Rangers at TD Garden in matchup of Original Six franchises The Boston Globe · 17h ago
- Rangers visit Bruins in 1st-ever September season opener Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
- Pair of all-Canadian matchups highlight NHL opening night in late September CBC · 17h ago
- NHL expands season to 84 games starting in the 2026-27 season 9News · 17h ago
- 2026-27 NHL season to start on Sept. 29 with Carolina-Florida, Toronto-Montreal NHL.com · 17h ago
- Blackhawks Will Start 2026-27 Season On Road Trip, Host Blues For Home Opener Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
- Champion Hurricanes to open the NHL season against Panthers ESPN · 17h ago
- Bruins to open new season against the Rangers at TD Garden in matchup of Original Six franchises Boston.com · 17h ago
- NHL announces home openers for 2026-27 season NHL.com · 17h ago
- Rangers find out their opponent for season opener New York Post · 17h ago
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