When does the NHL season start for 2021 Schedule of opening

Posted by seestyle on August 4th, 2022

After months of uncertainty, the NHL season is upon us.Beginning Jan. 13, the NHL's 31 teams will kickstart their 56-game sprint for the 2021 season.

This year's schedule brings plenty of intrigueand interesting quirks to the lineup, most notably because ofthe new divisions and George Pickens T Shirts the 8-10 interdivisional-game series that will encompa s the season.

Despite 2021 marking the first time Original Six franchises the Bruins and Canadiens won't face each other in the regular season, the season won't disappoint. There will be 10 Battles of Alberta, Zdeno Chara facing the Bruins, and the last two teams left standing in 2019-20 the Lightning and Stars battling it out for a divisional playoff spot.

Here's everything you need to know about the NHL's 2021 season openers, including the start date and TV schedules for all 31 teams.

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When does Stephon Tuitt Jerseys the 2021 NHL season start?Date: Wednesday, Jan. 13

The regular season kicks offJan. 13 with five games on the slate and 17 teams making their debuts the next day. On Thursday, two teams were scheduled to play their season opener but the game has been postponed. The Stars announced on Friday that six players and two staffers tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, the team's first threegames Jan. 14-15at the Panthers and Jan. 17 at the Lighting have been postponed. Dallas will now open the season Jan. 19 at the Lightning.

For now, opening night will showcasethe Battle of Pennsylvania, an Original Six meeting and the 2020 Stanley Cup champion Lightning raising their banners. The Lightning were scheduled to have a small number of fans in attendance at the game but on Friday the team announced that Amalie Arena will be closed to the public through, at least,Feb. 5 because ofrising coronavirus cases in the area.

NHL TV schedule for 2021 opening nightTIME (ET)MATCHUPTV CHANNEL5:30 p.m.Penguins at FlyersNBCSN, SN17 p.m.Canadiens Mason Rudolph Jerseys at Maple LeafsSN, TVAS8 p.m.Blackhawks at LightningNBCSN10 p.m.Canucks at OilersSN, SN1, TVAS210:30 p.m.Blues at AvalancheNBCSNNHL 2021 opening game schedule

Here's a list of theseason openers for all 31 teams, as well as start times and TV channels.

(All times are Eastern)

TEAMMATCHUP TIMECHANNELAnaheim DucksThurs., Jan. 14 at Golden Knights10 p.m.ATTSN-RMArizona CoyotesThurs., Jan. 14 vs. Sharks9 p.m.FS-ABoston BruinsThurs., Jan. 14 at Carlos Davis Jerseys Devils7 p.m.MSG+Buffalo SabresThurs., Jan. 14 vs. Capitals7 p.m.SN360, SNE, SNO, MSG-B, NBCSWACalgary FlamesThurs., Jan. 14 at Jets8 p.m.SNWCarolina HurricanesThurs., Jan. 14 at Red Wings7:30 p.m.FS-D, FS-CRChicago BlackhawksWed., Jan. 13 at Lightning8 p.m.NBCSNColorado AvalancheWed., Jan. 13 vs. Blues10:30 p.m.NBCSNColumbus Blue JacketsThurs., Jan. 14 at Predators8 p.m.FS-TNDallas StarsTues., Jan. 19 at Lightning7 p.m.SUNDetroit Red WingsThurs., Jan. 14 vs. Hurricanes7:30 p.m.FS-D, FS-CREdmonton OilersWed., Jan. 13 vs. Canucks10 p.m.SN, SN1, TVAS2Florida PanthersSun., Jan. 17 vs. Blackhawks7 p.m.SN, FS-F, NBCSCHLos Angeles KingsThurs., Jan. 14 vs. Wild10 p.m.FS-N, FS-WIMinnesota WildThurs., Jan. 14 at Kings10 p.m.FS-N, FS-WIMontreal CanadiensWed., Jan. 13 at Maple Leafs7 p Diontae Johnson Jerseys .m.SN, TVASNashville PredatorsThurs., Jan. 13 vs. Blue Jackets8 p.m.FS-TNNew Jersey DevilsThurs., Jan. 14 vs. Bruins7 p.m.MSG+New York IslandersThurs., Jan. 14 at Rangers7 p.m.MSG, TVASNew York RangersThurs., Jan. 14 vs. Islanders7 p.m.MSG, TVASOttawa SenatorsFri., Jan. 15 vs. Maple Leafs7 p.m.TSN5Philadelphia FlyersWed., Jan. 13 vs. Penguins5:30 p.m.NBCSN, SN1Pittsburgh PenguinsWed., Jan. 13 at Flyers5:30 p.m.NBCSN, SN1St. Louis BluesWed., Jan. 13 at Avalanche10:30 p.m.NBCSNSan Jose SharksThurs., Jan. 14 at Coyotes9 p.m.FS-ATampa Bay LightningWed., Jan. 13 vs. Blackhawks8 p.m.NBCSNToronto Maple LeafsWed., Jan. 13 vs. Canadiens7 p.m.SN, TVASVancouver CanucksWed., Jan. 13 at Oilers10 p.m.SN, SN1, TVAS2Vegas Golden KnightsThurs., Jan. 14 vs. Ducks10 p.m.ATTSN-RMWashington CapitalsThurs., Jan. 14 at Sabres7 p.m.SN360, SNE, SNO, MSG-B, NBCSWAWinnipeg JetsThurs., Jan. 14 vs. Flames8 p.m. Rod Woodson Jerseys SNW