Sharks release schedule for 2026-27 NHL season with opponents, game dates, times

Sharks release schedule for 2026-27 NHL season with opponents, game dates, times originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaAnother exciting Sharks season is upon us.The NHL released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule Thursday as the league expands its campaign from 82 to 84 games.San Jose will open the season at home against the Florida Panthers on Oct. 1 at SAP Center. The Sharks swept the Panthers 2-0 in their 2025-26 regular-season series.The Sharks will stay at home to host the Los Angeles Kings on Oct. 3.San Jose’s first road game is Oct. 5 against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center.The Sharks have two six-game road trips — one within the first two weeks of the season — and two five-game road trips. Additionally, they’ll have a seven-game homestand in late January through mid-February.San Jose will end its campaign with a three-game homestand: against the St Louis Blues, Minnesota Wild and the Anahaim Ducks for the regular-season finale.The full schedule can be viewed below:More details can be found here.Download and follow the San Jose Hockey Now podcast