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Rivalries renewed as fresh NHL season begins

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Digital, G. (2026, September 29). Rivalries renewed as fresh NHL season begins. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12076848/rivalries-renewed-as-fresh-nhl-season-begins/

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The NHL season starts with several high-profile matchups including the Carolina Hurricanes raising their championship banner against the Florida Panthers, featuring captain Aleksander Barkov's return. Four Canadian teams also play on opening night: Toronto Maple Leafs host Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers face Vancouver Canucks under new coach Mike Babcock, and Calgary Flames welcome Seattle Kraken in a Thursday opener. Other notable games include a Boston Bruins versus New York Rangers clash and Chicago Blackhawks playing the Vegas Golden Knights.
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The NHL's new season began with historic matchups on September 29, 2026, including a game between the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes and last year's champions, the Florida Panthers. The Carolina Hurricanes raised their championship banner before playing against the Panthers, who had captain Aleksander Barkov back from injury. In a tight contest that ended in an overtime win for the Panthers with Gustav Forsling scoring the decisive goal, this matchup was only the third time in NHL history that two consecutive Stanley Cup winners faced off to start a season. The game highlighted defensive play and goaltending, showcasing what could be a preview of future playoff battles between these rival teams.

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Bruins ORG · 2× Aleksander Barkov PERSON · 1× Canadian NORP · 1× Eastern Conference ORG · 1× Florida Panthers ORG · 1× Gavin McKenna PERSON · 1× Montreal Canadiens ORG · 1× NHL ORG · 1× The Carolina Hurricanes ORG · 1× the Toronto Maple Leafs ORG · 1×

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The Calgary Flames kick off their season Thursday at home against the Seattle Kraken, the Winnipeg Jets get started Friday when they host the Bruins, and the Ottawa Senators play their first game Saturday when they visit the Leafs in Toronto. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 29, 2026.
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🔮 The Carolina Hurricanes will raise their championship banner before taking on a Florida Panthers side reinvigorated by the return of captain Aleksander Barkov.
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Rivalries renewed as fresh NHL season begins · assertive framing

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A new NHL season kicks off tonight with some historic rivalries and the reigning Stanley Cup champions celebrating their title. asserted
champions → kick → title
The Carolina Hurricanes will raise their championship banner before taking on a Florida Panthers side reinvigorated by the return of captain Aleksander Barkov. asserted
Hurricanes → raise → Barkov
Four Canadian teams are also in action, starting with No. 1 draft pick Gavin McKenna and the Toronto Maple Leafs hosting a Montreal Canadiens team that made it to the Eastern Conference final last season. asserted
that → start → final
The Edmonton Oilers also begin their first season under head coach Mike Babcock, hosting the rebuilding Vancouver Canucks. asserted
Oilers → begin → Canucks
Get daily National news Opening night play also includes an original six matchup between the Bruins and the New York Rangers in Boston, and a tilt between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Golden Knights in Vegas. asserted
play → get → Vegas
The Calgary Flames kick off their season Thursday at home against the Seattle Kraken, the Winnipeg Jets get started Friday when they host the Bruins, and the Ottawa Senators play their first game Saturday when they visit the Leafs in Toronto. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 29, 2026. asserted
report → kick → Press
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