Hockey
Hurricanes Raise Second Cup Banner as NHL Expands to 84 Games
The NHL launches its 2026-27 campaign on September 29, the first opening night in late September, with the Hurricanes raising their second Stanley Cup banner, per ESPN.
The Hurricanes will raise their second Stanley Cup championship banner on September 29 before facing the Florida Panthers at 5 p.m. ET, per ESPN. The opening night slate also features the New York Rangers against the Boston Bruins at 8 p.m. ET and the Chicago Blackhawks traveling to the Vegas Golden Knights at 10:30 p.m. ET, per ESPN.
The 2026-27 campaign is the first expansion of the NHL regular season since 1995-96, with the schedule growing from 82 to 84 games, per ESPN. September 29 also marks the first opening night in late September for the league, per ESPN.