It’s the first chance for fans to catch their favorite team in action, albeit in an exhibition match. Nonetheless, there will be a ton of rivalry matchups throughout the preseason, in addition to some unique locations.
A number of clubs are playing at neutral sites throughout the preseason, including games behind played in Milwaukee, Salt Lake City and Tulsa. The Canadiens teams are also playing games at unique locations, included Belleville, Ont., Abbotsford, B.C. and Bouctouche, N.B.
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Below is everything you need to know to watch all the preseason action, starting with the first puck drop on Saturday.
When does 2022 NHL preseason start and end?
Start date: Saturday, Sept. 24 End date: Saturday, Oct. 8
The NHL preseason for the 2022-23 season will begin on Saturday, Sept. 24 with a doubleheader between the Senators and Maple Leafs. The two clubs will split up their teams and have each group play in one of the games.
The preseason ends on Saturday, Oct. 8. The NHL regular season will begin before the official end of the preseason, as the Sharks and Predators kick off the season in Europe as a part of the NHL Global Series. The two games will take place on the final two days of the preseason.
