When does the 2022-23 NHL season start? Dates and times of the first regular season games
This year’s NHL season kicks off overseas on Oct. 7, and concludes April 13 with 15 games slated for the final day. Take a look at the schedule below
After a long offseason consisting of NHL draft drama, an astonishing signing and a blockbuster trade, the 2022-23 NHL regular season is finally here.
The NHL is taking its talents overseas and beginning the season in Prague, Czech Republic this weekend. The Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks will play two games as part of the NHL Global Series, on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8 at the O2 Arena. This marks the first time the NHL has played games outside North America since 2019.
Following that, the action starts in North America on Oct. 11 with a doubleheader on deck, including a matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden and the Vegas Golden Knights at Los Angeles Kings.
Here’s a breakdown of the the first week of the 2022-23 NHL season:
When does the 2022-23 NHL season begin?
- NHL season start date: Friday, Oct. 7
- NHL season end date: Thursday, April 13
Tuesday, Oct. 11
All times ET
- Lightning at Rangers 7:30 p.m.
- Golden Knights at Kings 10 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 12
- Bruins at Capitals 7 p.m.
- Blue Jackets at Hurricanes 7 p.m.
- Maple Leafs at Canadiens 7 p.m.
- Blackhawks at Avalanche 9:30 p.m.
- Krake at Ducks 10 p.m.
- Canucks at Oilers 10 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 13
- Senators at Sabres 7 p.m.
- Devils at Flyers 7 p.m.
- Coyotes at Penguins 7 p.m.
- Panthers at Islanders 7:30 p.m.
- Capitals at Maple Leafs 7:30 p.m.
- Rangers at Wild 8 p.m.
- Stars at Predators 8:30 p.m.
- Avalanche at Flames 9:30 p.m.
- Blackhawks at Golden Knights 10 p.m.
- Kraken at Kings 10:30 p.m.
Friday Oct. 14
- Lightning at Blue Jackets 7 p.m.
- Canadiens at Red Wings 7 p.m.
- Rangers at Jets 8 p.m.
- Hurricanes at Sharks 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 15
- Panthers at Sabres 1 p.m.
- Canucks at Flyers 4 p.m.
- Coyotes at Bruins 7 p.m.
- Red Wings at Devils 7 p.m.
- Lightning at Penguins 7 p.m.
- Senators at Maple Leafs 7 p.m.
- Canadiens at Capitals 7 p.m.
- Ducks at Islanders 7:30 p.m.
- Predators at Stars 8 p.m.
- Kings at Wild 8 p.m.
- Blue Jackets at Blues 8 p.m.
- Flames at Oilers 10 p.m.
- Golden Knights at Kraken 10 p.m.
- Blackhawks at Sharks 10:30 p.m.