NHL schedule 2019-20: Home openers for all 31 teams

Sammi Silber

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The 2019-20 NHL season is here!

Wednesday, Oct. 2 kicks off the new season with the Battle of Ontario as the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Ottawa Senators at 7 p.m. ET. Familiar faces abound on both teams with each heading into the new year with differing expectations.

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At 8 p.m. ET, it'll be a clash between the two most recent Stanley Cup winners: the St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals. It'll be a special night in Missouri as the Blues will also raise their championship banner prior to the game.

In Vegas, the  Golden Knights and San Jose Sharks facing off for the first time since the Sharks shocking Game 7 win and two clubs aiming for an improved season, the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks face off in Alberta.

NHL 2019-20 home openers

Here's the full list of each team's home opener as they begin their respective roads to the Stanley Cup.

Home teamOpponentDate
Anaheim DucksArizona CoyotesThursday, Oct. 3
Arizona CoyotesBoston BruinsSaturday, Oct. 5
Boston BruinsNew Jersey DevilsSaturday, Oct. 12
Buffalo SabresNew Jersey DevilsSaturday, Oct. 5
Calgary FlamesVancouver CanucksSaturday, Oct. 5
Carolina HurricanesMontreal CanadiensThursday, Oct. 3
Chicago BlackhawksSan Jose SharksThursday, Oct. 10
Colorado AvalancheCalgary FlamesThursday, Oct. 3
Columbus Blue JacketsToronto Maple LeafsFriday, Oct. 4
Dallas StarsBoston BruinsThursday, Oct. 3
Detroit Red WingsDallas StarsSunday, Oct. 6
Edmonton OilersVancouver CanucksWednesday, Oct. 2
Florida PanthersTampa Bay LightningSaturday, Oct. 5
Los Angeles KingsNashville PredatorsSaturday, Oct. 12
Minnesota WildPittsburgh PenguinsSaturday, Oct. 12
Montreal CanadiensDetroit Red WingsThursday, Oct. 10
Nashville PredatorsMinnesota WildThursday, Oct. 3
New Jersey DevilsWinnipeg JetsFriday, Oct. 4
New York IslandersWashington CapitalsFriday, Oct. 4
New York RangersWinnipeg JetsThursday, Oct. 3
Ottawa SenatorsNew York RangersSaturday, Oct. 5
Philadelphia FlyersNew Jersey DevilsWednesday, Oct. 9
Pittsburgh PenguinsBuffalo SabresThursday, Oct. 3
San Jose SharksVegas Golden KnightsFriday, Oct. 4
St. Louis BluesWashington CapitalsWednesday, Oct. 2
Tampa Bay LightningFlorida PanthersThursday, Oct. 3
Toronto Maple LeafsOttawa SenatorsWednesday, Oct. 2
Vancouver CanucksLos Angeles KingsWednesday, Oct. 9
Vegas Golden KnightsSan Jose SharksWednesday, Oct. 2
Washington CapitalsCarolina HurricanesSaturday, Oct. 5
Winnipeg JetsMinnesota WildThursday, Oct. 10

Sammi Silber