The 2025–26 NHL season is the 109th season of operation (108th season of play) of the National Hockey League (NHL). The regular season began on October 7, 2025. [1]

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Sep 23, 2025 · The 2025-26 NHL season opens in October and will include a break to send players to the Olympics. Here are the key dates.

Jul 16, 2025 · Uncover the 2025-2026 NHL schedule with 1,312 games, featuring opening night, Global Series, Winter Classic, Olympic break, and player returns. Find key dates, rivalries, and …

Oct 4, 2024 · Check out the complete 2025 NHL Schedule and Results along with the NHL Preseason and Regular schedule for the 2024-25 NHL season on Hockey-Reference.com

Jul 16, 2025 · NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League (NHL) announced today the 2025-26 regular-season schedule, which will commence on Tuesday, Oct. 7 with a tripleheader …

Explore the full NHL game calendar for 2025. View team schedules, game times, and important dates across the season.

On April 17, 2025, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff won his 900th game as an NHL head coach, becoming the fifth head coach in NHL history to reach the mark. [153]

Jul 16, 2025 · On Wednesday, the league released the full schedule for the 2025-26 NHL regular season, which begins Oct. 7 and concludes on April 16.

Jul 16, 2025 · When does the NHL season start? Key dates in 2025-26 schedule. The NHL will play its final 82-game schedule in 2025-26 before the new collective-bargaining agreement …