Wednesday, June 24, 2015

2015-2016 NHL home openers

Less than 24 hours before the National Hockey League releases their 2015-2016 regular season schedule, they provided fans with a list of all the home openers.

Anaheim Ducks - October 12th vs. Vancouver
Arizona Coyotes - October 10th vs. Pittsburgh
Boston Bruins - October 8th vs. Winnipeg
Buffalo Sabres - October 8th vs. Ottawa
Calgary Flames - October 7th vs. Vancouver
Carolina Hurricanes - October 10th vs. Detroit
Chicago Blackhawks - October 7th vs. NY Rangers
Colorado Avalanche - October 8th vs. Minnesota
Columbus Blue Jackets - October 9th vs. NY Rangers
Dallas Stars - October 8th vs. Pittsburgh
Detroit Red Wings - October 9th vs. Toronto
Edmonton Oilers - October 15th vs. St. Louis
Florida Panthers - October 10th vs. Philadelphia
Los Angeles Kings - October 7th vs. San Jose
Minnesota Wild - October 10th vs. St. Louis
Montreal Canadiens - October 15th vs. NY Rangers
Nashville Predators - October 8th vs. Carolina
New Jersey Devils - October 9th vs. Winnipeg
New York Islanders - October 9th vs. Chicago
New York Rangers - October 10th vs. Columbus
Ottawa Senators - October 11th vs. Montreal
Philadelphia Flyers - October 12th vs. Florida
Pittsburgh Penguins - October 13th vs. Montreal
San Jose Sharks - October 10th vs. Anaheim
St. Louis Blues - October 8th vs. Edmonton
Tampa Bay Lightning - October 8th vs. Philadelphia
Toronto Maple Leafs - October 7th vs. Montreal
Vancouver Canucks - October 10th vs. Calgary
Washington Capitals - October 10th vs. New Jersey
Winnipeg Jets - October 16th vs. Calgary

Among the highlights of the 30 home openers, the Winnipeg Jets will be the last team to host their first home game.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

2015 Toronto Maple Leafs preseason schedule

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced their 2015 preseason schedule.

From the team's official news release:

The Maple Leafs will open their preseason schedule on Monday, September 21st with two split-squad games against the Senators in Toronto and Ottawa. After two meetings with the Montréal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres, the Leafs will finish the preseason with a home-and-home series against the Detroit Red Wings.

The Maple Leafs' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 21* - vs. Ottawa, 7:30; at Ottawa, 7:30
September 22 - at Montréal, 7:30 PM
September 25 - vs. Buffalo, 7:30 PM
September 26 - vs. Montréal, 7:30 PM
September 29 - at Buffalo, 7:00 PM
October 2 - at Detroit, 7:30 PM
October 3 - vs. Detroit, 7:00 PM

*split squad games

Monday, June 22, 2015

2015 New York Islanders preseason schedule

The New York Islanders announced their 2015 preseason schedule. They are the away team for the September 26th game.

From the team's official news release:

The New York Islanders 2015 preseason schedule will consist of eight games, highlighted by three games at their new home, Barclays Center, in Brooklyn.

The Islanders home games at Barclays Center are set for Monday, September 21st against the Philadelphia Flyers, Wednesday, September 23rd against the New Jersey Devils and Monday, September 28th against the Washington Capitals. All three contests in Brooklyn will start at 7:00 PM. Information on purchasing individual tickets for these games will become available at a later date.


The Islanders' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 21* - vs. Philadelphia (in Allentown), 7:00 PM; vs. Philadelphia, 7:00 PM
September 23 - vs. New Jersey, 7:00 PM
September 25* - at New Jersey, 7; at Philadelphia, 7
September 26 - vs. Carolina (in Halifax), 6:00 PM
September 28 - vs. Washington, 7:00 PM
October 4 - at Washington, 5:00 PM

*split squad games

2015 Nashville Predators preseason schedule

The Nashville Predators announced their 2015 preseason schedule.

From the team's official news release:

The 2015 preseason slate marks the fourth consecutive training camp – and second straight year – that the Predators and Panthers have played a split-squad doubleheader. Nashville will then play the 2015 Eastern Conference champion Tampa Bay Lightning on back-to-back nights, first on September 22nd at Amalie Arena, then September 23rd at Bridgestone Arena.

The Predators will wrap up their 2015 preseason with a pair of games against former Central Division rival Columbus, first in Smashville on September 29th, then at the Blue Jackets' Nationwide Arena on October 3rd. The 2015-2016 regular season opens the following week.


The Predators' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 20* - vs. Florida, 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM
September 22 - at Tampa Bay, 7:30 PM
September 23 - vs. Tampa Bay, 8:00 PM
September 29 - vs. Columbus, 8:00 PM
October 3 - at Columbus, 7:00 PM

*doubleheader

2015 Tampa Bay Lightning preseason schedule

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced their 2015 preseason schedule.

They are the away team for the Kraft Hockeyville USA game on September 29th in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

From the team's official news release:

The Lightning's home games at Amalie Arena will be played Tuesday, September 22nd against the Nashville Predators, Friday, September 25th against the Florida Panthers and Thursday, October 1st against the Dallas Stars. The Lightning will play home-and-home series against the Stars, Predators and Panthers. The Bolts will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first-ever "Kraft Hockeyville USA" preseason game in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, September 29th. The contest will be televised live on NBCSN.

The Lightning's 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 22 - vs. Nashville, 7:30 PM
September 23 - at Nashville, 8:00 PM
September 25 - vs. Florida, 7:30 PM
September 26 - at Dallas, 8:00 PM
September 29 - vs. Pittsburgh (in Johnstown, PA), 7:00 PM
October 1 - vs. Dallas, 7:30 PM
October 3 - at Florida, 7:00 PM


NEWS HYPERLINKS

Tampa Bay Lightning official news release (June 22):
Lightning announce 2015 preseason schedule

Tampa Tribune's Lightning page (June 22):
Hockeyville USA contest highlights Lightning's preseason schedule

Tampa Bay Times' Lightning Strikes blog (June 22):
Tampa Bay Lightning unveils full preseason schedule

FOX Sports Florida's Lightning page (June 22):
Tampa Bay Lightning announce 2015 preseason schedule

Raw Charge (June 22):
Lightning release preseason schedule

2015 Florida Panthers preseason schedule

The Florida Panthers announced their 2015 preseason schedule.

From the team's official news release:

Florida opens the preseason on September 20th when they travel to play the Nashville Predators in a day-night doubleheader, marking the third consecutive preseason that the two teams will face one another twice in one day.

Following their games in Nashville, the Panthers return home to host the Dallas Stars on September 22nd (7:30 PM) before visiting their cross-state rivals the Tampa Bay Lightning on September 25th (7:30 PM). The Cats travel to Dallas to face the Stars on September 27th (8:00 PM).

Florida closes out the 2015 preseason at BB&T Center against Tampa Bay on October 3rd at 7:00 PM.


The Panthers' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 20* - at Nashville, 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM
September 22 - vs. Dallas, 7:30 PM
September 25 - at Tampa Bay, 7:30 PM
September 27 - at Dallas, 8:00 PM
October 3 - vs. Tampa Bay, 7:00 PM

*doubleheader


NEWS HYPERLINKS

Florida Panthers official news release (June 22):
Florida Panthers announce 2015 preseason schedule

FOX Sports Florida's Panthers page (June 22):
Florida Panthers announce 2015 preseason schedule

South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Panthers page (June 22):
Panthers release preseason schedule

Miami Herald's On Frozen Pond blog (June 22):
FAMILIAR PRESEASON: Panthers open with Nashville, finish with Tampa Bay

Friday, June 19, 2015

2015 Boston Bruins preseason schedule

The Boston Bruins announced their 2015 preseason schedule. They are the home team for the September 20th game.

The Bruins' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 20 - vs. New Jersey (in Providence), 7:00 PM
September 22 - vs. Washington, 7:00 PM
September 24 - vs. New York Rangers, 7:00 PM
September 26 - at Detroit, 7:00 PM
September 28 - vs. Detroit, 7:00 PM
September 30 - at New York Rangers, 7:00 PM
October 2 - at Washington, 7:00 PM


NEWS HYPERLINKS

Boston Bruins official news release (June 19):
Bruins announce 2015-2016 preseason schedule

New England Sports Network (NESN) (June 19):
Bruins release 2015-2016 preseason schedule, first game in Providence

Thursday, June 18, 2015

2015 San Jose Sharks preseason schedule

The San Jose Sharks announced their 2015 preseason schedule.

They are the away team for the Kraft Hockeyville game on September 21st in North Saanich, British Columbia.

From the team's official news release:

The Sharks currently have seven preseason games scheduled, including three at SAP Center at San Jose (@SAPCenter) and a neutral site game in the North Saanich, BC area as part of Kraft Hockeyville 2015.

98.5 FM KFOX and the Sharks Radio Network will broadcast the final two games of the preseason, October 2nd at Arizona and October 3rd at Anaheim. Radio coverage will begin with the popular 30-minute pre-game show, "Sharks Warm-Up", followed by another popular segment, "Coach's Chalkboard" with new Sharks head coach Peter DeBoer and then the game broadcast.


The Sharks' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 21 - vs. Vancouver (in North Saanich, BC), TBA
September 22 - at Vancouver, 10:00 PM
September 25 - vs. Arizona, 10:30 PM
September 26 - vs. Anaheim, 9:00 PM
September 29 - vs. Vancouver, 10:30 PM
October 2 - at Arizona, 10:00 PM
October 3 - at Anaheim, 9:00 PM

2015 New Jersey Devils preseason schedule

The New Jersey Devils announced their 2015 preseason schedule. They are the away team for the September 20th game.

From the team's official news release:

The 2015 New Jersey Devils pre-season schedule is set with seven games – all vs. Eastern Conference opposition – and includes three home matches, three road contests, and one neutral site "road" outing. Head coach John Hynes will make his debut behind the Devils' bench on Sunday, September 20th against Boston (at Providence, 7:00 PM). The announcement was made by Devils general manager Ray Shero.

The Devils' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 20 - vs. Boston (in Providence), 7:00 PM
September 21 - at New York Rangers, 7:00 PM
September 23 - at New York Islanders, TBA
September 25 - vs. New York Islanders, 7:00 PM
September 26 - vs. New York Rangers, 7:00 PM
September 30 - at Philadelphia, 7:00 PM
October 2 - vs. Philadelphia, 7:00 PM

2015 New York Rangers preseason schedule

The New York Rangers announced their 2015 preseason schedule.

From the team's official news release:

During the course of the pre-season, the Blueshirts will play three games at Madison Square Garden and six games in 10 days.

The Rangers will face off against three opponents in the pre-season: Boston, New Jersey, and Philadelphia. The Rangers will open the pre-season at MSG on Monday, September 21st against New Jersey and face the Flyers in Philadelphia the following evening.

New York will face the Bruins in Boston on Thursday, September 24th and will travel to New Jersey to face the Devils on Saturday, September 26th. The Rangers conclude their pre-season schedule with home games against Philadelphia on Monday, September 28th and against Boston on Wednesday, September 30th.


The Rangers' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 21 - vs. New Jersey, 7:00 PM
September 22 - at Philadelphia, 7:00 PM
September 24 - at Boston, 7:00 PM
September 26 - at New Jersey, 7:00 PM
September 28 - vs. Philadelphia, 7:00 PM
September 30 - vs. Boston, 7:00 PM


NEWS HYPERLINKS

New York Rangers official news release (June 18):
2015 preseason schedule announced

New York Daily News' Blueshirts Blog (June 18):
New York Rangers' 2015-2016 NHL preseason schedule...

The Bergen Record's Ranger Rants blog (June 18):
Rangers' 2015-2016 NHL preseason schedule

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

2015 Ottawa Senators preseason schedule

The Ottawa Senators announced their 2015 preseason schedule. They are the away team for the September 27th game.

From the team's official news release:

Ottawa fans will get their first chance to watch their team at home on September 21st when Toronto visits the nation's capital for a 7:30 PM game at Canadian Tire Centre. On the same evening, the Senators will also oppose the Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. The team will then play a home-and-home series with the Buffalo Sabres with a game in Buffalo on September 23rd before returning to Ottawa for a 7:00 PM contest on Saturday, September 26th.

The Senators will once again play a pre-season game in Newfoundland and will take on the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, September 27th. For the third consecutive pre-season, the Senators will visit Winnipeg when the team meets the Jets at MTS Centre on Tuesday, September 29th. The pre-season schedule concludes with a home-and-home series against the Montréal Canadiens beginning on Thursday, October 1st at the Bell Centre and concluding with a 7:00 PM game in Ottawa on Saturday, October 3rd.


The Senators' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 21* - at Toronto, 7:30; vs. Toronto, 7:30
September 23 - at Buffalo, 7:00 PM
September 26 - vs. Buffalo, 7:00 PM
September 27 - vs. Carolina (in St. John's), 3:30 PM
September 29 - at Winnipeg, 8:00 PM
October 1 - at Montréal, 7:30 PM
October 3 - vs. Montréal, 7:00 PM

*split squad games

2015 Montréal Canadiens preseason schedule

The Montréal Canadiens announced their upcoming 2015 preseason schedule. They are the home team for the September 28th game.

From the team's official news release:

Michel Therrien's troops will play seven preseason games in a span of 12 days in order to narrow down their roster ahead of a brand new season. The first game is scheduled for September 22nd against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre. It will mark Mike Babcock's first visit to Montréal as the Leafs' new bench boss.

Two days later, the Canadiens will begin a set of three games in as many nights. The first two games will be played at the Bell Centre. The Canadiens will battle the Washington Capitals on September 24th before taking on the reigning Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks on September 25th. Then, the CH will travel to Toronto to wrap up the tough stretch at the Air Canada Centre.

On September 28th, the Canadiens will battle the Pittsburgh Penguins in their annual preseason visit to Québec City. The tilt will mark the inaugural NHL game at the brand new Videotron Centre.

Fans will then be privy to a home-and-home series between the Canadiens and the Senators to close out the preseason schedule. Ottawa will visit Montréal on October 1st, while the Canadiens will visit their Atlantic Division rivals on October 3rd.


NOTE: A hyperlink to the 2015 preseason schedule is within the team's regular season schedule news release.

The Canadiens' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 22 - vs. Toronto, 7:30 PM
September 24 - vs. Washington, 7:30 PM
September 25 - vs. Chicago, 7:30 PM
September 26 - at Toronto, 7:30 PM
September 28 - vs. Pittsburgh (in Québec City), 7:00 PM
October 1 - vs. Ottawa, 7:30 PM
October 3 - at Ottawa, 7:00 PM

2015 Dallas Stars preseason schedule

The Dallas Stars announced their 2015 preseason schedule.

From the team's official news release:

The Stars will play a total of seven preseason contests, with three games at American Airlines Center and four on the road against two Central Division opponents (St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks) and two Eastern Conference teams (Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning).

The Stars' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 22 - at Florida, 7:30 PM
September 24 - at St. Louis, 8:00 PM
September 26 - vs. Tampa Bay, 8:00 PM
September 27 - vs. Florida, 8:00 PM
September 29 - vs. St. Louis, 8:30 PM
October 1 - at Tampa Bay, 7:30 PM
October 3 - at Chicago, 8:30 PM

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

2015 Arizona Coyotes preseason schedule

The Arizona Coyotes announced their 2015 preseason schedule.

From the team's official news release:

The Coyotes six-game slate will open on Monday, September 21st against the Los Angeles Kings in Bakersfield, California.

Arizona will then play four consecutive road games beginning at Los Angeles on Tuesday, September 22nd and ending at Edmonton on Tuesday, September 29th. The Coyotes will host the San Jose Sharks in their preseason finale on Friday, October 2nd. Game time at Gila River Arena will be at 7:00 PM.


The Coyotes' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 21 - vs. Los Angeles (in Bakersfield, CA), 10:00 PM
September 22 - at Los Angeles, 10:30 PM
September 25 - at San Jose, 10:30 PM
September 28 - at Vancouver, 10:00 PM
September 29 - at Edmonton, 9:00 PM
October 2 - vs. San Jose, 10:00 PM

2015 Buffalo Sabres preseason schedule

The Buffalo Sabres announced their 2015 preseason schedule.

From the team's official news release:

The team will play seven games, including three home games at First Niagara Center.

The Sabres' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 21 - at Minnesota, 8:00 PM
September 23 - vs. Ottawa, 7:00 PM
September 25 - at Toronto, 7:30 PM
September 26 - at Ottawa, 7:00 PM
September 29 - vs. Toronto, 7:00 PM
October 1 - at Minnesota, 8:00 PM
October 2 - vs. Columbus, 7:00 PM

2015 Los Angeles Kings preseason schedule

The Los Angeles Kings announced their 2015 preseason schedule. They are the home team for the upcoming Frozen Fury 17 game on October 3rd.

From the team's official news release:

The Kings are currently scheduled to play six preseason games – including two at STAPLES Center – on September 22nd versus the Arizona Coyotes and September 29th versus the Anaheim Ducks.

In addition to the two home games at STAPLES Center, the Kings will host the Colorado Avalanche on October 3rd as part of Frozen Fury XVII at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas to conclude the schedule, and the Kings will open the schedule by playing as the visiting team in Bakersfield on September 21st against the Coyotes.

In addition, the Kings play at Honda Center against the Ducks on September 25th and at the Pepsi Center against the Avalanche on September 27th.


The Kings' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 21 - at Arizona (in Bakersfield, CA), 10:00 PM
September 22 - vs. Arizona, 10:30 PM
September 25 - at Anaheim, 10:00 PM
September 27 - at Colorado, 8:00 PM
September 29 - vs. Anaheim, 10:30 PM
October 3- vs. Colorado (in Las Vegas), 10:00 PM

2015 Calgary Flames preseason schedule

The Calgary Flames announced their 2015 preseason schedule. They are the away team for the September 29th game.

From the team's official news release:

The Flames will play a total of eight pre-season games (four at the Scotiabank Saddledome and four on the road). Flames opponents include the Oilers (2), Vancouver Canucks (2), Colorado Avalanche (2) and Winnipeg Jets (2). The games against the Oilers will be a two team/same day format*.

The Flames' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 21* - vs. Edmonton, 9; at Edmonton, 9
September 24 - at Colorado, 9:00 PM
September 25 - vs. Vancouver, 9:00 PM
September 26 - at Vancouver, 10:00 PM
September 29 - vs. Colorado, 9:00 PM
October 1 - at Winnipeg, 8:00 PM
October 3 - vs. Winnipeg, 9:00 PM

*split squad games

Monday, June 15, 2015

2015 Edmonton Oilers preseason schedule

The Edmonton Oilers announced their 2015 preseason schedule. They are the home team for the September 26th game.

From the team's official news release:

The Edmonton Oilers will begin the 2015-16 season with an eight-game pre-season schedule, including four games at Rexall Place and four on the road, including one game being played in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

On September 21st, the Oilers open their 2015 pre-season schedule against the Calgary Flames with split squads facing off in both Edmonton and Calgary.

Following the series with Calgary, the Oilers hit the road for games in Winnipeg (September 25th), Saskatoon (September 26th) against Minnesota and Vancouver (October 3rd). The Oilers will play three games at Rexall Place, hosting the Winnipeg Jets (September 23rd), Arizona Coyotes (September 29th) and the Vancouver Canucks (October 1st).


The Oilers' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 21* - vs. Calgary, 9; at Calgary, 9
September 23 - vs. Winnipeg, 9:00 PM
September 25 - at Winnipeg, 8:00 PM
September 26 - vs. Minnesota (in Saskatoon), 6:00 PM
September 29 - vs. Arizona, 9:00 PM
October 1 - vs. Vancouver, 9:00 PM
October 3 - at Vancouver, 10:00 PM

*split squad games

Friday, June 12, 2015

2015 Colorado Avalanche preseason schedule

The Colorado Avalanche announced their upcoming 2015 preseason schedule. They are the away team for the upcoming Frozen Fury 17 game on October 3rd.

From the team's official news release:

The Avalanche will play a total of six exhibition games, three at home, two on the road and one at a neutral site. The Avs will play Anaheim, Calgary and Los Angeles twice each. Colorado opens the preseason slate with three straight home contests before finishing with three straight away from Denver.

The Avs will wrap up the preseason schedule with the annual Frozen Fury matchup against the Kings on Saturday, October 3rd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.


The Avalanche's 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 22 - vs. Anaheim, 9:00 PM
September 24 - vs. Calgary, 9:00 PM
September 27 - vs. Los Angeles, 8:00 PM
September 29 - at Calgary, 9:00 PM
October 1 - at Anaheim, 10:00 PM
October 3 - vs. Los Angeles (in Las Vegas), 10:00 PM

2015 Winnipeg Jets preseason schedule

The Winnipeg Jets announced their 2015 preseason schedule.

From the team's official news release:

Winnipeg will kick-off their preseason at MTS Centre against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, September 22nd followed by a trip to face the Edmonton Oilers the following night. The Jets will return home to play the Oilers on Friday, September 25th before traveling to Minnesota on Sunday, September 27th. The team will then return home to host the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, September 29th. To complete their pre-season schedule, the Jets will play a back-to-back set against the Calgary Flames on Thursday, October 1st at MTS Centre and then at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday, October 3rd.

The Jets' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 22 - vs. Minnesota, 8:00 PM
September 23 - at Edmonton, 9:00 PM
September 25 - vs. Edmonton, 8:00 PM
September 27 - at Minnesota, 8:00 PM
September 29 - vs. Ottawa, 8:00 PM
October 1 - vs. Calgary, 8:00 PM
October 3 - at Calgary, 9:00 PM

Thursday, June 11, 2015

2015 Minnesota Wild preseason schedule

The Minnesota Wild announced their 2015 preseason schedule. They are the away team for the September 26th game.

From the team's official news release:

The Wild will play three games at Xcel Energy Center including two games against the Buffalo Sabres and a home-and-home series against the Winnipeg Jets. The team will also play a road game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and a contest against the Edmonton Oilers at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

The Wild's 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 21 - vs. Buffalo, 8:00 PM
September 22 - at Winnipeg, 8:00 PM
September 24 - at Columbus, 7:00 PM
September 26 - vs. Edmonton (in Saskatoon), 6:00 PM
September 27 - vs. Winnipeg, 8:00 PM
October 1 - vs. Buffalo, 8:00 PM

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

2015 Philadelphia Flyers preseason schedule

The Philadelphia Flyers announced their 2015 preseason schedule.

From the team's official news release:

The Flyers will play a seven-game preseason slate this year that will begin on Monday, September 21st when the club will play a split-squad evening against the New York Islanders. Half of each team's roster will meet at PPL Center in Allentown, home of the Flyers' AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, while the other half of the rosters will face off at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

The game at PPL Center will mark the first NHL game played in the Lehigh Valley. PPL Center is operated by Spectra, the hosting and entertainment firm owned by Comcast-Spectacor.

At PPL Center, Spectra provides venue management, food services and ticketing.

The schedule includes three games at the Wells Fargo Center, all against Metropolitan Division rivals.


The Flyers' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 21* - vs. New York Islanders (in Allentown), 7:00 PM; at New York Islanders, 7:00 PM
September 22 - vs. New York Rangers, 7:00 PM
September 25 - vs. New York Islanders, 6:00 PM
September 28 - at New York Rangers, 7:00 PM
September 30 - vs. New Jersey, 7:00 PM
October 2 - at New Jersey, 7:00 PM

*split squad games

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

2015 Washington Capitals preseason schedule

The Washington Capitals announced their 2015 preseason schedule.

From the team's official news release:

The schedule will feature seven games against four opponents and will include three games at Verizon Center.

The Capitals will open their preseason schedule against the Carolina Hurricanes on September 21st at Verizon Center. The Caps will travel to Boston on September 22nd, Montreal on September 24th, New York Islanders on September 28th and Carolina on September 30th before returning to Verizon Center to host Boston on October 2nd. The Capitals will conclude their preseason schedule at home on October 4th against the Islanders.


The Capitals' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 21 - vs. Carolina, 7:00 PM
September 22 - at Boston, 7:00 PM
September 24 - at Montréal, 7:30 PM
September 28 - at New York Islanders, TBA
September 30 - at Carolina, 7:00 PM
October 2 - vs. Boston, 7:00 PM
October 4 - vs. New York Islanders, 5:00 PM

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

2015 Carolina Hurricanes preseason schedule

The Carolina Hurricanes announced their 2015 preseason schedule.

From the team's official news release:

Carolina will play six exhibition games prior to opening the 2015-2016 regular season, including two games at PNC Arena. Ticket onsale information will be announced in the near future.
The Hurricanes will kick off their 2015 preseason schedule with a back-to-back set at Washington on September 21st and at Pittsburgh on September 22nd. Carolina will then play neutral-site games on September 26th (vs. New York Islanders at Halifax, Nova Scotia) and September 27th (vs. Ottawa at St. John's, Newfoundland) before finishing the preseason slate with home games against the Capitals on September 30th and the Penguins on October 2nd.


The Hurricanes' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 21 - at Washington, 7:00 PM
September 22 - at Pittsburgh, 7:00 PM
September 26 - vs. New York Islanders (in Halifax), 6:00 PM
September 27 - vs. Ottawa (in St. John's), 3:30 PM
September 30 - vs. Washington, 7:00 PM
October 2 - vs. Pittsburgh, 7:00 PM

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

2015 St. Louis Blues preseason schedule

The St. Louis Blues announced their 2015 preseason schedule.

From the team's official news release:

The club will begin their exhibition slate with a split-squad game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, September 22nd.

Overall, the Blues will play three home and three road dates, including a home-away series with the Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks.

Following the split-squad opener, the club will host Dallas on Thursday, September 24th before traveling to Chicago on Saturday, September 26th. The following week, the Blues will travel to Dallas on Tuesday, September 29th before rounding out their preseason schedule by hosting Chicago on Thursday, October 1st at Scottrade Center.


The Blues' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 22* - at Columbus, 7; vs. Columbus, 8
September 24 - vs. Dallas, 8:00 PM
September 26 - at Chicago, 8:30 PM
September 29 - at Dallas, 8:30 PM
October 1 - vs. Chicago, 8:00 PM

2015 Pittsburgh Penguins preseason schedule

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their 2015 preseason schedule.

They are the home team for the Kraft Hockeyville USA game on September 29th in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

From the team's official news release:

Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay will square off in the inaugural Kraft Hockeyville USA matchup at War Memorial Arena in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, September 29th. That game will be nationally broadcast on NBC Sports Network with a starting time still to be determined.

The Penguins held all or parts of three training camps in Johnstown between 1981-1983. Pittsburgh moved its training camp back to Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania in 1984 to coincide with Mario Lemieux's first NHL season.


They will play a total of 8 preseason games, most in 10 years. One road game worth noting is on September 28th.

It will be the first game at the Vidéotron Centre in Québec City.

The Penguins' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 21 - at Columbus, 7:00 PM
September 22 - vs. Carolina, 7:00 PM
September 24 - at Detroit, 7:30 PM
September 26 - vs. Columbus, 4:00 PM
September 28 - vs. Montréal (in Québec City), 7:00 PM
September 29 - vs. Tampa Bay (in Johnstown, PA), TBA
September 30 - vs. Detroit, 7:00 PM
October 2 - at Carolina, 7:00 PM

The first NHL game at Vidéotron Centre is...

No, as of now there has been no expansion team granted to Québec City for the National Hockey League to return there.

But the Montréal Canadiens will host the Pittsburgh Penguins in their sixth visit since 2009, with the game on September 28th. Scheduled puck drop is at 7:00 PM Eastern Time.

That is really not the big story. So, what is it then?

It will the first NHL game at the new Vidéotron Centre.

You can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster.

(image courtesy of Vidéotron Centre)

Even though the city has bigger aspirations of having the NHL back completely, they will have to settle for exhibition contests.

But in the meantime, the QMJHL's Quebec Remparts will be the arena's primary tenant as they have at Colisée Pepsi since 1999. They will christen the 18,482-seat arena on September 12th against the Rimouski Océanic.

2015 Detroit Red Wings preseason schedule

The Detroit Red Wings announced their 2015 preseason schedule.

From the team's official news release:

The Detroit Red Wings today announced their 2015-2016 preseason schedule.

The Red Wings will skate in a total of eight preseason games, starting with a visit to the United Center to take on the Western Conference-champion Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, September 22nd at 8:30 PM. Detroit will then play the first of four exhibition home games at Joe Louis Arena the following night, hosting the Blackhawks at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, September 23rd. The team will host two more Original Six rivals in the Boston Bruins (Saturday, September 26th) and Toronto Maple Leafs (Friday, October 2nd), as well as the Pittsburgh Penguins (Thursday, September 24th).


The Red Wings' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 22 - at Chicago, 8:30 PM
September 23 - vs. Chicago, 7:30 PM
September 24 - vs. Pittsburgh, 7:30 PM
September 26 - vs. Boston, 7:00 PM
September 28 - at Boston, 7:00 PM
September 30 - at Pittsburgh, 7:00 PM
October 2 - vs. Toronto, 7:30 PM
October 3 - at Toronto, 7:00 PM

2015 Columbus Blue Jackets preseason schedule

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced their 2015 preseason schedule.

From the team's official news release:

The Columbus Blue Jackets will play an eight-game preseason schedule, including four home games at Nationwide Arena, prior to their 15th National Hockey League season, the club announced today. Columbus will play a home and road game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues and Nashville Predators, while hosting the Minnesota Wild and visiting the Buffalo Sabres.

The Blue Jackets open preseason play on Monday, September 21st against Pittsburgh in a battle of Metropolitan Division rivals. Game time is 7:00 PM at Nationwide Arena. The following night, the club will meet former division rival St. Louis in a pair of split squad games. The teams will meet at 7:00 PM Eastern Time at Nationwide Arena in Columbus and at 8:00 PM Eastern Time at Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Home games vs. Minnesota on September 24th and Nashville on October 3rd bookend road contests at Pittsburgh on September 26th, Nashville on September 29th and Buffalo on October 2nd to round out the schedule.


The Blue Jackets' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 21 - vs. Pittsburgh, 7:00 PM
September 22* - vs. St. Louis, 7; at St. Louis, 8
September 24 - vs. Minnesota, 7:00 PM
September 26 - at Pittsburgh, 4:00 PM
September 29 - at Nashville, 8:00 PM
October 2 - at Buffalo, 7:00 PM
October 3 - vs. Nashville, 7:00 PM

*split squad games

2015 Chicago Blackhawks preseason schedule

The Chicago Blackhawks announced their 2015 preseason schedule.

From the team's official news release:

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today the team's six-game preseason schedule for the 2015-2016 season, including three tilts against Original Six opponents.

The Blackhawks will host the Detroit Red Wings at the United Center on Tuesday, September 22nd to open their preseason slate. They will also face off against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, September 26th at home and the Dallas Stars on Saturday, October 3rd at the United Center. Chicago will visit Detroit on Wednesday, September 23rd, the Montreal Canadiens on Friday, September 25th and the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, October 1st.

Ticket and broadcast information for the 2015 preseason will be announced at a later date.


The Blackhawks' 2015 preseason schedule is as follows:
(game start times are in Eastern Time)

September 22 - vs. Detroit, 8:30 PM
September 23 - at Detroit, 7:30 PM
September 25 - at Montréal, 7:30 PM
September 26 - vs. St. Louis, 8:30 PM
October 1 - at St. Louis, 8:00 PM
October 3 - vs. Dallas, 8:30 PM