{"id":74732,"date":"2025-07-17T16:07:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T15:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=74732"},"modified":"2025-07-17T16:07:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T15:07:20","slug":"nhl-schedule-2025-26-season-released-top-games-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nhl-schedule-2025-26-season-released-top-games-to-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Schedule for 2025\u201326 Season Released \u2013 Top Games To Watch Out For!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The NHL&rsquo;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.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The broadcast partners for the 2025-26 season include the Walt Disney Company&rsquo;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.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Monday Night <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nhl\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Hockey<\/a>, 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.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Must See Games of the 2025&ndash;26 Season<\/h2><p>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.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 7, 2026: Chicago Blackhawks at Florida Panthers<\/h3><p>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.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The 2025-2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NHL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#NHL<\/a> season begins on Tuesday, October 7 with a tripleheader on ESPN<br><br>&#127954; 5p ET | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Blackhawks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#Blackhawks<\/a>&ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TimeToHunt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#TimeToHunt<\/a><br>&#127954; 8p ET | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LetsGoPens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#LetsGoPens<\/a>&ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ItTakesEveryone?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#ItTakesEveryone<\/a><br>&#127954; 10:30p ET | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GoAvsGo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#GoAvsGo<\/a>&ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GoKingsGo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#GoKingsGo<\/a><br><br>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bTgomsYkEP\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>https:\/\/t.co\/bTgomsYkEP<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ESN9N2pW4A\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/ESN9N2pW4A<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ESPNPR\/status\/1944758854715142347?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>July 14, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 9, 2026: New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins&nbsp;<\/h3><p>This game is a highly anticipated one as we could see the NHL debut of the Islanders&rsquo; 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.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 13, 2026: Prime Monday Night Hockey Doubleheader&nbsp;<\/h3><p>Thanksgiving Day in Canada is also the NHL&rsquo;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.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 21, 2026: Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins<\/h3><p>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.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The NHL announced the complete 2025-26 regular-season schedule, with home openers beginning Oct. 7 and running through Oct. 16.<br><br>Full schedule and notable games: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8tFeFa0U6J\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>https:\/\/t.co\/8tFeFa0U6J<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5aYPYINtli\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/5aYPYINtli<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NHLPR\/status\/1945528858863600031?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>July 16, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">November 8, 2026: Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs<\/h3><p>The Bruins taking on the Maple Leafs on November 8 is a special game. It is the Hall of Fame weekend game.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">November 22, 2026: Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers<\/h3><p>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.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">November 28, 2026: New York Rangers at Boston Bruins<\/h3><p>The Rangers head to Boston for this game that will take place the day after American Thanksgiving.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">January 2, 2027: New York Rangers at Florida Panthers<\/h3><p>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.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">As Will Smith said, welcome to Miami!<br><br>The NHL has released the logo for the 2026 Winter Classic in Miami. The game will feature the Panthers vs Rangers. This will be the first outdoor game hosted by Florida. Everyone is eager to see how the NHL handles the Florida sun and heat&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sTJ10Fp9aD\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/sTJ10Fp9aD<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Top Shelf Dusters (@TopShelfDusters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TopShelfDusters\/status\/1927495486480531579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>May 27, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">January 23, 2027: Vegas Golden Knights at Toronto Maple Leafs<\/h3><p>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.&nbsp;<\/p><p>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.&nbsp;<\/p><p><em>Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Panthers begin their quest for a three-peat on October 7, 2025!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":74746,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[52,8630,8629],"class_list":["post-74732","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nhl","tag-nhl","tag-nhl-schedule","tag-nhl-schedule-2025-26"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>NHL Schedule for 2025&ndash;26 Season Released &ndash; Top Games To Watch Out For! - The Playoffs<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The NHL has released the schedule for the 2025-26 season. 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