NHL announces Oct. 7 tripleheader to open 2025–26 season: Panthers, Rangers, Avalanche headline night

The 2025-26 NHL season ignites on October 7 with a thrilling tripleheader. The Florida Panthers will raise their Stanley Cup banner before facing Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks. Mike Sullivan’s Rangers will clash with his former team, the Penguins, and the Avalanche will battle the Kings in a West Coast showdown. This season marks the last with an 82-game schedule.