The Florida Panthers will play the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL’s opening game on Oct. 7, 2025, the league announced Monday.

The NHL's 2025-26 season will open on Tuesday, Oct. 7, with a tripleheader on ESPN.

The new NHL CBA is set to begin on Sept. 16, 2026 and runs through Sept. 15, 2030. Including the coming season, that gives ...