NEW YORK — The NHL released the full 2025-26 schedule on Wednesday, the final 82-game season before the new collective bargaining agreement kicks in and increases it to 84.

Prudential Center. The Devils social media team released a 10-second clip poking fun at the Panthers stating: "Don't be a rate in Jersey. This is us being nice." Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

The Florida Panthers are set to raise their second consecutive Stanley Cup banner before beginning the NHL season against the Chicago Blackhawks. The back-to-back champions play at 5 p.m. EDT on Oct.

The Panthers will raise their second Stanley Cup banner on opening night against the Blackhawks on October 7.

Mike Sullivan will coach against the team he coached for the past 10 seasons when the Rangers open the season.