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NHL Announces 2025-26 Schedule Changes for Maple Leafs

8/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The NHL has updated the schedule for the 2025-26 season, impacting the Toronto Maple Leafs and other teams.
Seven Maple Leafs games will have revised start times, including two at home and five on the road.
The season starts on October 8 against the Montreal Canadiens and concludes on April 15 against the Ottawa Senators.
ESPN will launch its NHL studio show on October 7, prior to the season-opening tripleheader.

History

Historical Context

The NHL's expansion in 1972, which added the Vancouver Canucks and New York Islanders, marked a pivotal moment in the league's growth, boosting attendance by 25%. This trend of expansion and increased fan engagement continues today, as seen in the 2025-26 season's schedule adjustments and ESPN's upcoming NHL studio show, reflecting the league's adaptation to the changing sports media landscape.

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Story summary

The NHL has updated the schedule for the 2025-26 season, impacting the Toronto Maple Leafs and other teams.
Seven Maple Leafs games will have revised start times, including two at home and five on the road.
The season starts on October 8 against the Montreal Canadiens and concludes on April 15 against the Ottawa Senators.
ESPN will launch its NHL studio show on October 7, prior to the season-opening tripleheader.

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