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Vegas vs. Chicago: Season Opener Tonight!
30 Sep
Summary
- The Golden Knights and Blackhawks clash on Sept. 29, 2026.
- Connor Bedard is out due to a shoulder injury.
- The game starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and Fubo.
The 2026-2027 NHL season officially kicks off for the Vegas Golden Knights and the Chicago Blackhawks on September 29, 2026. The highly anticipated matchup will take place at the T-Mobile Arena, with the game scheduled to begin at 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Fans can catch the action live on ESPN or stream it via Fubo. A significant point of interest for this season opener is the absence of Chicago's star player, Connor Bedard, who is listed as out due to a shoulder injury. This will undoubtedly affect the Blackhawks' offensive strategy against the Golden Knights.
Last season, Jack Eichel was a key offensive force for the Golden Knights, recording 90 points. For the Blackhawks, Bedard had a strong performance with 74 points in 69 games. Goaltender Adin Hill posted a 10-9-6 record for Vegas, while Spencer Knight had a 19-25-11 record for Chicago.
