The NHL’s highly anticipated "Wednesday Night Hockey" season opener for 2026-27 could feature a clash between two top goalies, with one of them a first-overall draft pick. The matchup would pit the two netminders against each other in a prime-time game, setting the stage for an early-season showdown. Fans will be watching closely to see how these young talents perform under pressure in their first regular-season meeting. The stakes are high, as both players represent the future of goaltending in the league.

Matthew Schaefer and Gavin McKenna could go head-to-head in the opening game of the NHL on Prime "Wednesday Night Hockey" schedule for the 2026-27 regular season. McKenna was the No. 1 pick in the ...