The Avalanche are 23-11-7 (.646) points percentage) in season openers, the second-best record in the NHL behind the Tampa Bay Lightning (19-8-2; .690).

The Ottawa Senators are set to hold their home opener on Oct. 10 against the Panthers. The Jets’ first game in Winnipeg comes on Oct. 11 when they face the Chicago Blackhawks.

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner (16) moves in on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cayden Primeau as Leafs’ John Tavares (91) looks on during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Saturday ...

NEW YORK CITY — A series of Canadian clashes will feature early in the NHL calendar next season, including a tilt between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. The league ...