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NHL Announces Game Time Changes for 2025-26 Season

10/29/2025

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The National Hockey League (NHL) announced start-time changes for five games in the 2025-26 season.
The December 4, 2025 Toronto Maple Leafs–Carolina Hurricanes game will start at 7:00 PM EST, up from 7:30 PM.
The April 9, 2026 Toronto Maple Leafs–New York Islanders game will start at 6:45 PM, down from 7:00 PM.
Other changes affect matchups involving the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings.

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The National Hockey League (NHL) announced start-time changes for five games in the 2025-26 season.
The December 4, 2025 Toronto Maple Leafs–Carolina Hurricanes game will start at 7:00 PM EST, up from 7:30 PM.
The April 9, 2026 Toronto Maple Leafs–New York Islanders game will start at 6:45 PM, down from 7:00 PM.
Other changes affect matchups involving the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings.