Canadiens-Maple Leafs, Canucks-Oilers to play on opening night of NHL season
Montréal Canadiens left wing Alexandre Texier (85) scores the game winning goal on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby (35) during shootout NHL hockey action in Toronto on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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Jul 15, 2026 | 9:02 AM
NEW YORK — The 2026-27 NHL season is set to begin Sept. 29 with a pair of all-Canadian matchups.
The Montreal Canadiens will visit the Toronto Maple Leafs, with the Edmonton Oilers later hosting the Vancouver Canucks.
Both games will be on Sportsnet, under a newly branded broadcast.
The company’s sublicensing deal with the CBC for Hockey Night in Canada was not renewed.
