LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Opening Knight officially has a date. Wednesday morning, the National Hockey League announced the opening games for the 2026-2027 season.
This year's season is expanded to 84 games with an additional two more divisional games per team, and it all kicks off Sept. 29.
The Vegas Golden Knights open the season at home against the Chicago Blackhawks, with puck drop set for 7:30 p.m.
The full schedule will be released on Thursday, July 16.
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Original Vegas Golden Knights make an early impact in the Stanley Cup Final
William Karlsson, Shea Theodore and Brayden McNabb are the only three players who have been around for all nine seasons of the franchise's existence and hoisted the Cup in 2023.
Head Coach John Tortorella addresses player returns from injury ahead of Game 2
Head Coach John Tortorella addresses player returns from injury ahead of Game 2
VGK rolling, eager to stretch streak to 8 in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final
The Vegas Golden Knights have a chance to take a 2-0 lead Thursday with another win at Carolina in the Stanley Cup Final. Vegas took Game 1 on Tomas Hertl's late goal for a 5-4 win.
2026 Stanley Pup gameplay video, courtesy of NHL
