ESPN announces NHL opening night tripleheader
Awful Announcing • • sports
Key Points:
- The 2026-27 NHL season kicks off on Tuesday, September 29, with ESPN airing a tripleheader on opening night.
- The first game features the Carolina Hurricanes hosting the Florida Panthers at 5 p.m. ET, highlighting a matchup between the last three Stanley Cup champions and Brady Tkachuk’s debut with Florida.
- At 8 p.m. ET, the Boston Bruins will face the New York Rangers, continuing their historic Original Six rivalry.
- The night concludes with the Chicago Blackhawks visiting the Vegas Golden Knights at 10:30 p.m. ET; Blackhawks star Connor Bedard will miss this game due to shoulder surgery.
- ESPN will broadcast over 100 nationally televised NHL games across its platforms during the season, under a seven-year media rights deal with the NHL running through 2027-28.
