McKenna’s debut, McDavid’s Cup chase and a wild opening night: 10 NHL storylines to watch in 2026-27
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What happened
The new NHL season begins Tuesday with a championship banner, an 18-year-old facing Toronto’s spotlight and a Stanley Cup finalist breaking in a new coach. And that is just opening night.
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