NHL 2016-17 home openers announced, Penguins to host Capitals

Just eight days after the Pittsburgh Penguins captured the Stanley Cup, the NHL announced they will raise their fourth championship banner to the rafters Oct. 13 when Sidney Crosby will host Alex Ovechkin and the rival Washington Capitals.

The season will start a week later than usual with the World Cup of Hockey wrapping up Oct. 1.

The regular season's opening night will take place Oct. 12, and will feature the opening of Rogers Place as the Edmonton Oilers host their Alberta rivals, the Calgary Flames. The night will also feature a battle of Ontario as the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Ottawa Senators.

Meanwhile, south of the border, the Western Conference champion San Jose Sharks will begin their season against the division rival Los Angeles Kings, and the Chicago Blackhawks will look to avenge their first-round playoff series loss, hosting the St. Louis Blues.

Here is the full list of home openers:

Host Opponent Date
Anaheim Ducks Canucks Oct. 23
Arizona Coyotes Flyers Oct. 15
Boston Bruins Devils Oct. 20
Buffalo Sabres Canadiens Oct. 13
Calgary Flames Oilers Oct. 14
Carolina Hurricanes Rangers Oct. 28
Chicago Blackhawks Blues Oct. 12
Colorado Avalanche Stars Oct. 15
Columbus Blue Jackets Bruins Oct. 13
Dallas Stars Ducks Oct. 13
Detroit Red Wings Senators Oct. 17
Edmonton Oilers Flames Oct. 12
Florida Panthers Devils Oct. 13
Los Angeles Kings Flyers Oct. 14
Minnesota Wild Blues Oct. 13
Montreal Canadiens Penguins Oct. 18
Nashville Predators Blackhawks Oct. 14
New Jersey Devils Ducks Oct. 18
New York Islanders Ducks Oct. 16
New York Rangers Islanders Oct. 13
Ottawa Senators Maple Leafs Oct. 12
Philadelphia Flyers Ducks Oct. 20
Pittsburgh Penguins Capitals Oct. 13
St. Louis Blues Wild Oct. 13
San Jose Sharks Kings Oct. 12
Tampa Bay Lightning Red Wings Oct. 13
Toronto Maple Leafs Bruins Oct. 15
Vancouver Canucks Flames Oct. 15
Washington Capitals Islanders Oct. 15
Winnipeg Jets Hurricanes Oct. 13

The full 2016-17 regular-season schedule will be released Tuesday.

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