The Carolina Hurricanes announced today that their home opener for the 2015-16 season will be on Saturday, October 10 against the Detroit Red Wings.
The Nashville Predators also announced that their home opener will be on Thursday, October 8 against the Canes. The Wings will face their former coach, Mike Babcock, on Friday night when the Maple Leafs travel to Detroit.
Interesting times are ahead!
The entire schedule will be released tomorrow morning and we will post more about that after the release.
In other news, it looks like 3-on-3 overtime hockey is coming to the NHL next season.