The NHL’s pre-season schedule for September 24, 2026, has been released, featuring a slate of exhibition games designed to test teams ahead of the upcoming campaign. Players will take to the ice in non-scoring scrimmages, allowing coaches to evaluate rosters and make final adjustments before the regular season begins. The focus remains on assessing depth, chemistry, and conditioning as squads prepare for the challenges of the new year. Fans can expect a mix of intra-squad matchups and select inter-squad games, though no official scoring will be recorded.