Chicago Blackhawks face Vegas Golden Knights in NHL season opener

NHL Chicago Blackhawks Vegas Golden Knights opening night T-Mobile Arena

The Chicago Blackhawks and Vegas Golden Knights are set to face each other at T-Mobile Arena on September 29, 2026, to open the 2026-27 NHL season.

The Vegas Golden Knights enter the season following a Pacific Division championship and a Stanley Cup Final appearance, finishing their previous campaign with a 39-26-17 record. Key players include Jack Eichel, who recorded 90 points, and Pavel Dorofeyev. The team will be led from the bench by Ryan Craig.

The Chicago Blackhawks, entering their second year under head coach Jeff Blashill, finished the previous season with a 29-39-14 record. The roster features Connor Bedard, who recorded 75 points last season, and Tyler Bertuzzi. Chicago aims to build on their offseason additions to improve upon their eighth-place finish in the Central Division.