Creativity abounded as squads looked to show off their upcoming calendar in distinctive ways. The Boston Bruins enlisted comedian Bill Burr to help unveil their schedule. The Pittsburgh Penguins went with a hospital theme. Dogs were brought in to help out the Toronto Maple Leafs with their reveal.

The NHL's schedule makers probably don't know anything for sure. But they went for the potentially high-impact clash to end the regular season when the Washington Capitals take on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Washington heads to Pittsburgh for the final game of the 2025-26 season.

Get ready for hockey nights in Pittsburgh! The Penguins’ full schedule was released on Wednesday. The Penguins start the season on the road, facing their division rivals, the New York Rangers, and former head coach Mike Sullivan, on Oct. 7. The team has its home opener just two days later, facing the New York Islanders at 7 p.m.