Oilers to host Canucks on Sept. 29 NHL season opener
The NHL has unveiled its 2026-27 opening night schedule, featuring two all-Canadian matchups. Edmonton's game will be one of the marquee season-opening fixtures.
Why it matters
The season-opening matchup gives Edmonton hockey fans a confirmed date and opponent to mark the start of the Oilers' new campaign.
The NHL announced that the 2026-27 season will begin on Sept. 29 with a slate that includes two all-Canadian matchups. The Edmonton Oilers are set to host the Vancouver Canucks as part of opening night.
In the other all-Canadian matchup, the Montreal Canadiens will travel to face the Toronto Maple Leafs. The league has not released further details on the full opening-night schedule beyond these two games.
The announcement gives Edmonton hockey fans an early look at the Oilers' start to the upcoming season, with the Canucks providing a fellow Canadian opponent for the league's kickoff night.
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