The National Hockey League and ESPN today announced an update to the 2026-27 NHL regular-season schedule.
The starting times for two national exclusive games have been updated for October 6. The New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers matchup will now begin at 7:30 p.m. ET and the Florida Panthers vs. Los Angeles Kings will now begin at 10 p.m. Both games will air on ESPN.
Updated NHL schedule on ESPN:
| Date | Time (ET) | Game | Where to watch |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 7:30 p.m. | New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers | ESPN |
| 10 p.m. | Florida Panthers vs. Los Angeles Kings | ESPN |
*Please note schedule is subject to change.
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