The National Hockey League on Wednesday released its regular season schedule for the 2022-23 season.
It is the first time in three years that the NHL will start and end the season on its usual dates.
The season will begin on Friday, Oct. 7 when the San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators play the first of a couple of games in Prague.
Games in North America begin Tuesday, Oct. 11 when the Tampa Bay Lightning visit the New York Rangers and the Vegas Golden Knights face the Los Angeles Kings.
Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche will raise his banner against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday, October 12th.
Four Canadian teams will also begin their seasons on Oct. 12, as the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Montreal Canadiens and the Edmonton Oilers host the Vancouver Canucks.
The Ottawa Senators and Calgary Flames will begin their seasons on Thursday, Oct. 13 against the Buffalo Sabers and the Avalanche, respectively.
Winnipeg will be the last Canadian team to begin its season, hosting the Rangers at the Canada Life Center on Friday, October 14th.
The last day of the regular season is scheduled for April 13, 2023.