The Chicago Blackhawks have their home opener on Saturday, October 11th, against the Montreal Canadiens. This will be their third game of the season after playing their first two on the road.
This home opener will be the start of their centennial season. A lot of things are planned as the team is ready to celebrate its 100th season in the NHL.
The first of four chapters in the team's history will begin ahead of this match. "The Original" is the name of the first one which will honor the early years of the franchise.
NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) on XThe NHL announced the complete 2025-26 regular-season schedule, with home openers beginning Oct. 7 and running through Oct. 16.
Full schedule and notable games: https://t.co/8tFeFa0U6J
Their home opener will not be the only one they participate in. For one, the Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers will raise their banner ahead of their first home game against the Blackhawks on Tuesday, January 7th. This is the first game of the NHL’s 2025-26 season as it kicks off a triple header on ESPN.
Two nights later, the Boston Bruins will host the Blackhawks in their home opener as well. So the first three games of Chicago’s season will have that “first home game of the season” juice in the crowd.
Some players perform better when the crowd is amped. Their opponents will have the same advantage, especially in the two that come on the road.
On October 11th, the United Center will be packed for a party. That will be the conclusion of those "first game jitters" in all likelihood as the team focuses on improving once again.
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