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NHL’s New 84-Game Reality | NHL News
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The NHL’s 2026-27 season kicks off with an 84-game schedule and a bold international push—weekday afternoon games, starting as early as 1 p.m. ET, are now the norm to capture European audiences. For the Islanders, five of these “matinee” matchups include home games against top teams like the Avalanche and Capitals. Coaches face fresh challenges in lineup and goalie decisions, turning afternoon starts into a strategic puzzle—and a new kind of game-day experience for fans across the pond.
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