Justin Bieber's 2021 song "Hold On," which may or may not have been directed at hockey fans included the lyrics: "I need you to hold on, heaven is a place not too far away."Well, hockey fans and Leafs' fans, too hockey is back.The NHL's 2021-22 season is here and there are nine months of action ahead culminating with the Stanley Cup being handed out in June. While everything returns back to the pre-COVID-19 days (full 82-gameschedule! play everyone! cro s-border and coast-to-coast travel!), there are a few new things. One of the biggest is the league's 32nd franchise, the Seattle Kraken, finally set to hitthe ice and join the Pacific Division. Additionally,the Coyotes shift to the Central.Here Nicolas Meloche Jersey 's everything you need to know about the NHL's 2021-22 season openers and home openers, including the start date and TV schedules for all 32teams.MORE: When does the 2021-22 NHL season start?Date: Tues., Oct. 12Just 97 days since the Lightning lifted the Stanley Cup, the NHL and the team are back on the ice. The defending champs will kick off the season with a tilt against the Penguins. Originally, Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby was not expected to play in the opener; however, while his status is still unknown, he did practice with the team on Saturday for the first time since. Evgeni Malkin will definitely mi s the game and the first two months of the season due to Tyson Jost Jersey offseason knee surgery.The night-capper will see the Kraken play in their first-ever regular-season game when they head to Vegas to take on the Golden Knights.NHL TV schedule for 2021-22 opening nightTIME (ET) MATCHUP TV, LIVE STREAM 7:30 p.m.Penguins at LightningESPN, ESPN+, SN, SN NOW, TVAS10 p.m.Kraken at Golden KnightsESPN, ESPN+, SN, SN NOW, TVASNHL 2021-22: | | | Note: 1000+NHL games areavailable in the United States NHL 2021-22 season-opening game scheduleHere's a list of theseason openers for all 32teams, as well as start times and TV channels.(All times are Eastern) TEAM MATCHUP TIME CHANNEL Anaheim DucksWed., Oct. 13 vs. Jets10 p.m.BSSC, BSSD,SN360Arizona CoyotesThurs., Oct. 14 at Blue Jackets7 p.m.BSOH, Carl Soderberg Jersey BSAZBoston BruinsSat., Oct. 16 vs. Stars7 p.m.NESN, BSSWBuffalo SabresThurs., Oct. 14 vs. Canadiens7 p.m.MSG-B, TSN2, RDSCalgary FlamesSat., Oct. 16 at Oilers10 p.m.CBC, SNE, SNO, SNPCarolina HurricanesThurs., Oct. 14 vs. Islanders7 p.m.MSG+, BSSO, TVASChicago BlackhawksWed., Oct. 13 at Avalanche10 p.m.TNTColorado AvalancheWed., Oct. 13 vs. Blackhawks10 p.m.TNTColumbus Blue JacketsThurs., Oct. 14 vs. Coyotes7 p.m.BSOH, BSAZDallas StarsWed., Oct. 14 at Rangers7 p.m.MSG, BSSWDetroit Red WingsThurs., Oct. 14 vs. Lightning7: Peter Forsberg Jersey 30 p.m.BSSUNEdmonton OilersWed., Oct. 13 vs. Canucks10 p.m.SNFlorida PanthersThurs., Oct. 14 vs. Penguins7 p.m.BSFL, ATTSN-PT, SN360Los Angeles KingsThurs., Oct. 14 vs. Golden Knights10:30 p.m.BSW, ATTSN-RM, TVASMinnesota WildFri., Oct. 15 at Ducks10 p.m.ESPN+, HULUMontreal CanadiensWed., Oct. 13 at Maple Leafs7 p.m.SN, TVASNashville PredatorsThurs., Oct. 14 vs. Kraken8 p.m.NHLN, BSSO, ROOT-NWNew Jersey DevilsFri., Oct. 15 vs. Blackhawks7 p.m.NHLN, MSG+, NBCSCH, TVASNew York IslandersThurs., Oct. 14 at Hurricanes7 p.m.MSG+, BSSO, TVASNew York RangersWed., Oct. 13 at Capitals7:30 p.m.TNTOttawa SenatorsThurs., Oct. 14 vs. Maple Leafs7 p.m.TSN4/5, RDS2Philadelphia FlyersFri., Oct. 14 vs. Canucks7 p.m.NBCSP, SN1Pittsburgh PenguinsTues., Oct. 12 at Lightning7:30 p.m.ESPN, ESPN+, SN, SN NOWSt. Louis BluesSat., Oct. 16 at Avalanche9 p.m.ALT, BSMWSan Jose SharksSat., Oct. 16 vs. Jets10 p.m.CITY, SNWSeattle KrakenTues., Oct. 12 at Golden Knights10 p.m.ESPN, ESPN+, SN, SN NOW, TVASTampa Bay LightningTues., Oct. 127:30 p. Nathan MacKinnon Jersey m.ESPN, ESPN+, SN, SN NOW, TVASToronto Maple LeafsWed., Oct. 13 vs. Canadiens7 p.m.SN, TVASVancouver CanucksWed., Oct. 13 at Oilers10 p.m.SNVegas Golden KnightsTues., Oct. 12 vs. Kraken10 p.m.ESPN, ESPN+, SN, SN NOW, TVASWashington CapitalsWed., Oct. 13 vs. Rangers7:30 p.m.TNTWinnipeg JetsWed., Oct. 13 at Ducks10 p.m.BSSC, BSSD,SN360ODDS, PREDICTIONS: | | | | NHL 2021-22 home-openinggame scheduleHere's a list of thehome openers for all 32teams, as well as start times and TV Blake Comeau Jersey channels.(All times are Eastern) TEAM MATCHUP TIME CHANNEL Anaheim DucksWed., Oct. 13 vs. Jets10 p.m.BSSC, BSSD,SN360Arizona CoyotesMon., Oct. 18 vs. Blues10 p.m.BSAZ, BSMWBoston BruinsSat., Oct. 16 vs. Stars7 p.m.NESN, BSSWBuffalo SabresThurs., Oct. 14 vs. Canadiens7 p.m.MSG-B, TSN2, RDSCalgary FlamesMon., Oct. 18 vs. Ducks9:30 p.m.BSSC, BSSD, SNW, SNFCarolina HurricanesThurs., Oct. 14 vs. Islanders7 p.m.MSG+, BSSO, TVASChicago BlackhawksTues., Oct. 19 vs. Islanders8 p.m.ESPNColorado AvalancheWed., Oct. 13 vs. Blackhawks10 p.m.TNTColumbus Blue JacketsThurs., Oct. 14 vs. Coyotes7 p.m.BSOH, BSAZDallas StarsFri., Oct. 22 vs. Kings8:30 p.m.ESPN+, HULUDetroit Red WingsThurs., Oct. 14 vs. Lightning7:30 p.m.BSSUNEdmonton OilersWed., Oct. 13 vs. Canucks10 p.m.SNFlorida PanthersThurs., Oct. 14 vs. Penguins7 p.m.BSFL, ATTSN-PT, SN360Los Angeles KingsThurs., Oct. 14 vs. Golden Knights10:30 p.m.BSW, ATTSN-RM, TVASMinnesota WildTues., Oct. 19 vs. Jets8 p.m.BSN, TSN3Montreal CanadiensSat., Oct. 16 vs. Rangers7 p.m.MSG, TVAS, CITY, SNENashville PredatorsThurs., Oct. 14 vs. Kraken8 p.m.NHLN, BSSO, ROOT-NWNew Jersey DevilsFri., Oct. 15 vs. Blackhawks7 p.m.NHLN, MSG+, NBCSCH, TVASNew York IslandersSat., Nov. 20 vs. Flames7 p.m.MSG+, MSG+2, SN1, SNWNew York RangersThurs., Oct Francois Beauchemin Jersey . 14 vs. Stars7 p.m.MSG, BSSWOttawa SenatorsThurs., Oct. 14 vs. Maple Leafs7 p.m.TSN4/5, RDS2Philadelphia FlyersFri., Oct. 14 vs. Canucks7 p.m.NBCSP, SN1Pittsburgh PenguinsSat., Oct. 16 vs. Blackhawks7 p.m.NHLN, ATTSN-PT, NBCSCHSt. Louis BluesSat., Oct. 23 vs. Kings8 p.m.BSMW, BSWSan Jose SharksSat., Oct. 16 vs. Jets10 p.m.CITY, SNWSeattle KrakenSat., Oct. 23 vs. Canucks10 p.m.ESPN+, HULU, CBC, SN1, CITY, TVAS2Tampa Bay LightningTues., Oct. 12 vs. Penguins7:30 p.m.ESPN, ESPN+, SN, Teemu Selanne Jersey SN NOW, TVASToronto Maple LeafsWed., Oct. 13 vs. Canadiens7 p.m.SN, TVASVancouver CanucksOct. 26 vs. Wild10 p.m.SN1, BSNVegas Golden KnightsTues., Oct. 12 vs. Kraken10 p.m.ESPN, ESPN+, SN, SN NOW, TVASWashington CapitalsWed., Oct. 13 vs. Rangers7:30 p.m.TNTWinnipeg JetsThurs. 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