How many games are in the NHL season for 2026-27?

The 2026-27 NHL season is officially here and with it comes a big change to the format hockey fans have become familiar with.
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Ovechkin energized starting 22nd NHL season with Capitals

About to embark on his 22nd NHL season with the Washington Capitals, Alex Ovechkin pondered what his 20-year-old self would’ve thought about that possibility w

‘Hockey Night in Canada’ returns, will broadcast PWHL games

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation will air eight games under the "Hockey Night in Canada" brand starting in 2026-27.

Ducks hand out a $7.2 million AAV contract to a player with just 14 NHL games

It is hard to imagine a more surprising contract situation in the NHL right now than the one involving Anaheim Ducks defenseman Tristan Luneau. According to NHL insider Elliotte F
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Luneau signs six-year, $43.2 million contract with Ducks; has 14 games of NHL experience

Tristan Luneau signed a six-year, $43.2 million contract with the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday. It has an average annual value of $7.2 million. The 22-year-old defenseman has 14 games of NHL experience,

PWHL to replace NHL on CBC’s 'Hockey Night in Canada,' with 4th season to open in early December

The newly expanded PWHL launches its fourth season with all 12 teams competing during the first weekend of December, and will include women’s hockey replacing the NHL on CBC’s iconic “Hockey Night in Canada” broadcast,

Forty years ago, Dallas' first NHL game - starring Wayne Gretzky - shaped the city's hockey future

Forty years ago, Dallas hosted its first NHL game at Reunion Arena, and Wayne Gretzky was the centerpiece of the night. The preseason matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Detroit Red Wings on Sept.