The NHL season will begin on October 7, 2025, as the Florida Panthers host the Chicago Blackhawks in Sunrise. This game is part of an ESPN/TVA Sports tripleheader. The Pittsburgh Penguins play the New York Rangers at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Colorado Avalanche facing the Los Angeles Kings at 10 p.m. The Penguins acquired goalie Arturs Silvos, while the Buffalo Sabres re-signed Bowen Byram to a two-year, $12.5 million contract. Morgan Barron also signed a two-year deal with the Jets. Viktor Eklund signed with the Islanders.
The first game of the 2025-26 season will be played in Sunrise at Amerant Bank Arena, where the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will host the Chicago Blackhawks on October 7, at 5 p.m.
The Penguins acquired goalie Arturs Silvos from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth-round pick.
Bowen Byram was re-signed to a two-year, $12.5-million contract after a productive season where he played all 82 games and produced seven goals and 38 points.
Morgan Barron signed a new two-year deal worth $3.7 million with the Winnipeg Jets, coming off a season with eight goals and seven assists in 74 games.
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