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Coverage dated September 25, 2026

Let’s play two more: NHL features an 84-game season for the first time in decades

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The NHL is going to an 84-game season for the first time since 1993-94. In addition to fewer exhibition games, that could have an effect on goalie tandems, stats and records. Players are embracing the change, which also comes with the earliest start in North America in league history. From Sept.

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    The NHL is going to an 84-game season for the first time since 1993-94. In addition to fewer exhibition games, that could have an effect on goalie tandems, stats and records. Players are embracing the change, which also comes with the earliest start in North America in league history. From Sept.

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