Pair of all-Canadian matchups highlight NHL opening night in late September

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The 2026-27 NHL season is set to begin Sept. 29 with a pair of all-Canadian matchups.

The Montreal Canadiens will visit the Toronto Maple Leafs, with the Edmonton Oilers later hosting the Vancouver Canucks.