{"id":15878,"date":"2026-02-27T11:50:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T11:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bettingpremier.com\/blog\/?p=15878"},"modified":"2026-02-27T11:56:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T11:56:10","slug":"nhl-2025-26-season-schedule-and-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bettingpremier.com\/blog\/nhl-2025-26-season-schedule-and-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL 2025-26 Season: Schedule and Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The National Hockey League (NHL) teams&#8217; clashes will take place on February 28 and March 1, 2026. As the 2025-26 NHL season reaches the middle stage of the regular season, each game has an important effect on shaping the standings. A complete schedule, including predictions and a match preview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regular Season Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NHL shows fights between teams competing for the final champion. Initially, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens will claim to capture a top spot in the Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes and the Pittsburgh Penguins will aim to be the top position in the Metropolitan Division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a id='anchor-id66277860531480925' href='https:\/\/imstore.bet365affiliates.com\/Tracker.aspx?AffiliateId=30805&AffiliateCode=365_813297&CID=194&DID=84&TID=1&PID=149&LNG=1' target='_blank' rel='nofollow noopener'><img id='id66277860531480925' src='' border='0' alt='advertisement' \/><center><span style=\"font-size: 11px; color: gray;\">advertisement<\/span><\/center><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t\tfunction func66277860531480693 () {\r\n\t\t\t\tlet myImage = document.querySelector('#id66277860531480925'),\r\n\t\t\t\t\taTag = document.querySelector('#anchor-id66277860531480925');\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\tfunction loadImage(src) {\r\n\t\t\t\t\treturn new Promise((resolve, reject) => {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tmyImage.addEventListener('load', () => resolve(myImage));\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tmyImage.addEventListener('error', err => 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Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-san-jose-sharks-vs-edmonton-oilers\">San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> February 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 04:00 p.m. ET | 01:00 p.m. PT | 02:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> SAP Center in San Jose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-st-louis-blues-vs-new-jersey-devils\">St. Louis Blues vs. New Jersey Devils<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> February 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 05:00 p.m. ET | 02:00 p.m. PT | 03:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Enterprise Center in St. Louis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-colorado-avalanche-vs-chicago-blackhawks\">Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> February 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 06:00 p.m. ET | 03:00 p.m. PT | 04:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Ball Arena in Denver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-columbus-blue-jackets-vs-new-york-rangers\">Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Rangers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> February 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 06:00 p.m. ET | 03:00 p.m. PT | 04:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Nationwide Arena in Columbus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tampa-bay-lightning-vs-buffalo-sabres\">Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> February 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 07:00 p.m. ET | 04:00 p.m. PT | 05:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Benchmark International Arena in Tampa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-los-angeles-kings-vs-calgary-flames\">Los Angeles Kings vs. Calgary Flames<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>February 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 07:00 p.m. ET | 04:00 p.m. PT | 05:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-carolina-hurricanes-vs-detroit-red-wings\">Carolina Hurricanes vs. Detroit Red Wings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> February 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 07:00 p.m. ET | 04:00 p.m. PT | 05:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Lenovo Center in Raleigh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-ottawa-senators\">Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> February 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time: <\/strong>07:00 p.m. ET | 04:00 p.m. PT | 05:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-montreal-canadiens-vs-washington-capitals\">Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>February 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time: <\/strong>07:00 p.m. ET | 04:00 p.m. PT | 05:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Centre Bell in Montreal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dallas-stars-vs-nashville-predators\">Dallas Stars vs. Nashville Predators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> February 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 08:00 p.m. ET | 05:00 p.m. PT | 06:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> American Airlines Center in Dallas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-seattle-kraken-vs-vancouver-canucks\">Seattle Kraken vs. Vancouver Canucks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> February 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 09:00 p.m. ET | 07:00 p.m. PT | 08:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pittsburgh-penguins-vs-vegas-golden-knights\">Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Vegas Golden Knights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> March 1, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 01:00 p.m. ET 10:00 a.m. PT 11:30 p.m. IST<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-matches-preview\"><strong>Matches Preview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us talk about the key games in the National Hockey League (NHL) with detailed, in-depth information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tampa-bay-lightning-vs-buffalo-sabres\"><strong>Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo Sabres<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> February 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 07:00 p.m. ET | 04:00 p.m. PT | 05:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Benchmark International Arena in Tampa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lightning-predicted-lineup\"><strong>Lightning Predicted Lineup<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Jake Guentzel\u2014Brayden Point\u2014Nikita Kucherov<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brandon Hagel\u2014Dominic James\u2014Gage Goncalves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zemgus Girgensons\u2014Yanni Gourde\u2014Pontus Holmberg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oliver Bjorkstrand\u2014Scott Sabourin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>J.J. Moser\u2014Darren Raddysh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryan McDonagh\u2014Erik Cernak<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charles-\u00c9douard D&#8217;Astous\u2014Emil Lilleberg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Victor Hedman&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrei Vasilevskiy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jonas Johansson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scratched:<\/strong>&nbsp;Curtis Douglas, Declan Carlile<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sabres-predicted-lineup\"><strong>Sabres Predicted Lineup<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Peyton Krebs\u2014Tage Thompson\u2014Alex Tuch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jason Zucker\u2014Ryan McLeod\u2014Jack Quinn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Noah Ostlund\u2014Josh Norris\u2014Josh Doan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Josh Dunne\u2014Tyson Kozak\u2014Beck Malenstyn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mattias Samuelsson\u2014Rasmus Dahlin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bowen Byram\u2014Owen Power<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jacob Bryson\u2014Michael Kesselring<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alex Lyon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scratched:<\/strong>&nbsp;Zach Metsa, Anton Wahlberg, Colten Ellis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-previous-rivalry\"><strong>Previous Rivalry<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tampa Bay Lightning lost 5-4 to the Carolina Hurricanes in their most recent NHL game. Jake Guentzel recorded three assists for the Lightning. Brayden Point and Brandon Hagel each had a goal and an assist. They have performed better at home, with a strong record, and will have the upper hand in this game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conversely, the Buffalo Sabres defeated the New Jersey Devils 2-1, with Peyton Krebs recording one assist. Tage Thompson and Bowen Byram each added an assist for the Sabres. Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt each recorded an assist for the Devils. The Buffalo Sabres are currently in 4th place in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference with 72 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Pick:<\/strong> Tampa Bay Lightning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-carolina-hurricanes-vs-detroit-red-wings\"><strong>Carolina Hurricanes vs. Detroit Red Wings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> February 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 07:00 p.m. ET | 04:00 p.m. PT | 05:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Lenovo Center in Raleigh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hurricanes-predicted-lineup\"><strong>Hurricanes Predicted Lineup<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrei Svechnikov\u2014Sebastian Aho\u2014Seth Jarvis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taylor Hall\u2014Logan Stankoven\u2014Jackson Blake<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nikolaj Ehlers\u2014Jordan Staal\u2014Jordan Martinook<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>William Carrier\u2014Jesperi Kotkaniemi\u2014Eric Robinson&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jaccob Slavin\u2014Jalen Chatfield<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K\u2019Andre Miller\u2014Sean Walker<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shayne Gostisbehere &#8212; Alexander Nikishin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brandon Bussi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frederik Andersen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scratched:<\/strong> Mark Jankowski, Mike Reilly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-red-wings-predicted-lineup\"><strong>Red Wings Predicted Lineup<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Marco Kasper\u2014Dylan Larkin\u2014Lucas Raymond<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alex DeBrincat\u2014Andrew Copp\u2014Patrick Kane<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emmitt Finnie\u2014J.T. Compher\u2014Mason Appleton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elmer Soderblom\u2014Michael Rasmussen\u2014James van Riemsdyk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simon Edvinsson\u2014Moritz Seider<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben Chiarot\u2014Axel Sandin-Pellikka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Albert Johansson\u2014Jacob Bernard-Docker<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John Gibson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cam Talbot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scratched:<\/strong>&nbsp;Erik Gustafsson, Travis Hamonic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-previous-rivalry-0\"><strong>Previous Rivalry<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Carolina Hurricanes currently sit in 1st place in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference with 80 points. They have played 58 games, recording 37 wins, 15 losses, and six overtime losses. The Hurricanes have scored eight wins and two losses in their last ten games. Pyotr Kochetkov is out with a lower-body injury, and this team will be built on its recent home form to take a winning streak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, the Detroit Red Wings have had solid performances in their recent status in the NHL. They have played 59 matches, posting a 34-19-6 record. They have a slightly weaker road record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Pick:<\/strong> Carolina Hurricanes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-colorado-avalanche-vs-chicago-blackhawks\"><strong>Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> February 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 06:00 p.m. ET | 03:00 p.m. PT | 04:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Ball Arena in Denver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-avalanche-predicted-lineup\"><strong>Avalanche Predicted Lineup<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Artturi Lehkonen\u2014Nathan MacKinnon\u2014Martin Necas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gabriel Landeskog\u2014Brock Nelson\u2014Valeri Nichushkin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ross Colton\u2014Jack Drury\u2014Victor Olofsson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parker Kelly\u2014Zakhar Bardakov\u2014Joel Kiviranta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Devon Toews\u2014Cale Makar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Josh Manson\u2014Brent Burns<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brett Kulak\u2014Sam Malinski<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scott Wedgewood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mackenzie Blackwood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scratched:<\/strong>&nbsp;Gavin Brindley<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-blackhawks-predicted-lineup\"><strong>Blackhawks Predicted Lineup<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryan Greene\u2014Connor Bedard\u2014Andre Burakovsky<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oliver Moore\u2014Frank Nazar\u2014Tyler Bertuzzi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryan Donato\u2014Jason Dickinson\u2014Ilya Mikheyev<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teuvo Teravainen\u2014Nick Foligno\u2014Landon Slaggert<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alex Vlasic\u2014Louis Crevier<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connor Murphy\u2014Sam Rinzel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matt Grzelcyk \u2013 Artyom Levshunov<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spencer Knight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arvid Soderblom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scratched:<\/strong>&nbsp;Sam Lafferty, Colton Dach, Kevin Korchinski<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-previous-rivalry-1\"><strong>Previous Rivalry<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Colorado Avalanche remained unbeaten against the Utah Mammoth with a 4-2 victory in their most recent NHL game. Martin Ne\u010das and Parker Kelly each recorded a goal and an assist for the Avalanche. In their last ten games, they have earned a 4-5-1 record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By contrast, the Chicago Blackhawks lost 4-2 to the Nashville Predators in their most recent match. Ryan Greene and Sam Rinzel each recorded an assist and one point for the Blackhawks. They have scored three wins and two losses in their last ten games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Pick:<\/strong> Colorado Avalanche<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pittsburgh-penguins-vs-vegas-golden-knights\"><strong>Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Vegas Golden Knights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> March 1, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 01:00 p.m. ET 10:00 a.m. PT 11:30 p.m. IST<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-penguins-predicted-lineup\"><strong>Penguins Predicted Lineup<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Avery Hayes\u2014Rickard Rakell\u2014Bryan Rust<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Egor Chinakhov\u2014Tommy Novak\u2014Evgeni Malkin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anthony Mantha\u2014Ben Kindel\u2014Justin Brazeau<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connor Dewar\u2014Blake Lizotte\u2014Noel Acciari<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parker Wotherspoon\u2014Erik Karlsson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Samuel Girard\u2014Kris Letang<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryan Shea\u2014Connor Clifton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arturs Silovs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuart Skinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scratched:<\/strong>&nbsp;Kevin Hayes, Ilya Solovyov, Ryan Graves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-golden-knights-projected-lineup\"><strong>Golden Knights projected lineup<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ivan Barbashev\u2014Tomas Hertl\u2014Keegan Kolesar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reilly Smith\u2014Tanner Laczynski\u2014Pavel Dorofeyev<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brandon Saad\u2014Colton Sissons\u2014Alexander Holtz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cole Reinhardt\u2014Kai Uchacz\u2014Braeden Bowman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jeremy Lauzon\u2014Rasmus Andersson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brayden McNabb\u2014Dylan Coghlan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben Hutton\u2014Kaedan Korczak<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adin Hill<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Akira Schmid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scratched:<\/strong>&nbsp;Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin, Shea Theodore, Mark Stone, Mitch Marner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-previous-rivalry-2\"><strong>Previous Rivalry<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pittsburgh Penguins currently sit in second place in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference with 72 points. They have played 57 games, recording 30 victories, 15 losses, and 12 overtime losses. The Penguins are currently on a two-game winning streak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, the Vegas Golden Knights have been consistent, winning three consecutive games in the NHL. They have posted a 4-4-2 record in their last 10 games and are currently in 1st place in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. But they have been weaker on the road this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Pick:<\/strong> Pittsburgh Penguins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-closure\"><strong>Closure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NHL&#8217;s significant match, between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Vegas Golden Knights, is in a crucial top spot in their standings. As the NHL will move into the final phase, where teams will compete for the peak.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Hockey League (NHL) teams&#8217; clashes will take place on February 28 and March 1, 2026. 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