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NHL 2026-27 season opening games

Overview

The 2026-27 NHL season has commenced with several opening matchups. The Vegas Golden Knights, coming off a Stanley Cup Final appearance, are scheduled to face the Chicago Blackhawks at T-Mobile Arena.

In another season opener, the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-3. The victory marked the first season-opening win for Columbus in five years, highlighted by a debut performance from Matthew Knies, who tied a franchise record for points in a debut by scoring two goals and providing one assist.

Entities

Jack Eichel · Seattle Kraken · Calgary Flames · T-Mobile Arena · Ohio Department of Commerce

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Columbus Blue Jackets defeat Buffalo Sabres 6-3 in season opener

    Matthew Knies recorded two goals and an assist in his Columbus Blue Jackets debut, leading the team to a 6-3 season-opening victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

  2. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Chicago Blackhawks face Vegas Golden Knights in NHL season opener

    The Chicago Blackhawks face the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on September 29, 2026, to kick off the 2026-27 NHL season.

Sources

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