The NHL has officially announced the schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 regular season, set to kick off on October 7 with an exciting opening night tripleheader. The Florida Panthers will celebrate their recent championship win by raising their second Stanley Cup banner in a home game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Other highlights include the Pittsburgh Penguins facing off against the New York Rangers, where former coach Mike Sullivan will return to coach against his old team. Fans can look forward to a full slate of regular-season games as the league prepares for the last 82-game season before a new CBA increases the schedule to 84 games.