The Pittsburgh Penguins will open the 2026-27 season against their biggest rival.

The NHL announced on Wednesday that the Penguins will open the regular season in Philadelphia against the Flyers on Sept. 30.

It will be the first time the two teams have played since the Flyers knocked the Penguins out in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Puck drop will be at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT. 

The 2026-27 season will start with a tripleheader on Sept. 29. The Carolina Hurricanes will raise their Stanley Cup banner against the Florida Panthers at 5 p.m. ET before the New York Rangers play the Boston Bruins at 8 p.m. ET.

Finally, the Chicago Blackhawks will play the Vegas Golden Knights at 10:30 p.m. ET. 

The Penguins' home opener will be on Oct. 3 against the Montreal Canadiens, before they play the Washington Capitals' home opener in D.C. on Oct. 7. 

The rest of the 84-game schedule will be released on Thursday. 

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