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Panthers Reveal 2026-27 Schedule: Hurricanes Opener, West Coast Trip

7/18/2026

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The Florida Panthers released their 2026-27 84-game schedule, opening the season on September 29, 2026 against the Carolina Hurricanes.
ESPN journalist Greg Wyshynski praised the tweet-by-tweet announcement on July 16.
The schedule includes a West Coast road trip to San Jose on Oct 1, Anaheim on Oct 4 and Los Angeles on Oct 6, a home opener on Oct 10 versus the Minnesota Wild, and a European primetime game against the Buffalo Sabres.

History

Historical Context

The 1994-95 lockout forced a 48-game season and led owners and the NHLPA to adopt an 82-game schedule starting in 1995-96, extending the calendar into April. Building on that expansion, ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski announced on July 16 that the Florida Panthers will play an 84-game 2026-27 season, adding two games to the standard slate.

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Story summary

The Florida Panthers released their 2026-27 84-game schedule, opening the season on September 29, 2026 against the Carolina Hurricanes.
ESPN journalist Greg Wyshynski praised the tweet-by-tweet announcement on July 16.
The schedule includes a West Coast road trip to San Jose on Oct 1, Anaheim on Oct 4 and Los Angeles on Oct 6, a home opener on Oct 10 versus the Minnesota Wild, and a European primetime game against the Buffalo Sabres.

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