NHL releases expanded 84-game schedule for 2026-27 season

A new NHL update is on the board from ESPN. The source report points to The NHL released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule Thursday, as the league expands its campaign from 82 to 84 games this season. Total Highlights is tracking the story for readers who want the quick version and a direct path back to the original report.

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Source: ESPN.