The NHL has released the schedule for the 2025-26 season and every fan has combed their favorite team's slate for must-see games. Likewise, we have gone through the slate to find the most highly anticipated matchups.

The NHL on Wednesday released its full 2025-26 regular-season schedule, featuring 1,312 games from Oct. 7 through April 16. Here are five key takeaways to take note of for hockey season.

The NHL released its 1,312-game, 2025-26 regular-season schedule on Wednesday. The season starts on Oct. 7 with a nationally televised tripleheader on ESPN in the United States and Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada.