The NHL has released the full schedule for the 2026-27 season and, for the first time since 1994, each team will play 84 games.

The Carolina Hurricanes will also be kicking off the new year with their championship banner raising ceremony set for the first scheduled game of the season.

Here's a look at some of the highlights from the 2026-27 calendar:

2026-2027 Season

Opening Night

• Sept. 29 @ 5 p.m. vs. Florida Panthers

NHL Global Series

• Nov. 12 @ 7 p.m. vs. Seattle Kraken
• Nov. 14 @ 8 p.m. vs. Seattle Kraken

Home Stands

• Oct. 27 - Nov. 1 (3 games)
• Dec. 3-13 (5 games)
• Jan. 2-7 (3 games)
• Jan. 28 - Feb. 13 (5 games)

Road Trips

• Oct. 17-24 (5 games)
• Dec. 15-21 (4 games)
• Jan. 9-14 (3 games)
• March 16-23 (4 games)
• March 27 - April 2 (4 games)

Return Games

• Frederik Andersen - Nov. 21 @ 1 p.m. vs. Edmonton Oilers

Holiday Games

• Post Christmas - Dec. 26 @ 7 p.m. vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Additional Highlights

• Carolina will play, 12 sets of back-to-backs. Last year the team went 16-9-5 in their back-to-back games.
• All-Star Weekend will be Feb. 5-6.
• Last game of season: April 10 @ 6 p.m. @ Florida Panthers
• The Stanley Cup Final rematch will be Dec. 21 in Vegas.

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