In Raleigh, Gustav Forsling scored with 4.3 seconds left in overtime on Tuesday to give the Florida Panthers a 1-0 win over the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes in the season opener.
La Presse has released its full slate of 2026-27 NHL predictions, including a deep dive on the Montreal Canadiens and a division-by-division look at emerging contenders.
As the NHL moves to an 84-game schedule, the 2026-27 season opens with pressure on Connor McDavid, Alex Ovechkin’s record chase and high-stakes decisions in several markets.
The 2026-27 NHL season opens Tuesday with five games and 10 teams, featuring Brady Tkachuk’s Panthers debut, Gavin McKenna’s first NHL game and Mike Babcock’s return.
As the 2026‑27 season opens, the NHL enters a new era marked by record contracts, a soaring salary cap, star leverage and a crowded goalie trade market.
On the eve of the 2026-27 NHL season, Frank Seravalli lays out 32 bold predictions, from a Dylan Larkin trade and a Montembeault move to McDavid’s contract future and a Sharks resurgence.
Brady and Matthew Tkachuk are set for their first season together with the Florida Panthers, who open Tuesday in Carolina after back‑to‑back Stanley Cups.
La Presse columnists have released their 2026‑27 NHL predictions, from the next Stanley Cup champion to the leading candidates for major individual awards.
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer says family ties pushed Brady Tkachuk toward Florida, a high‑profile trade that underscores the growing power of star players in the NHL.