All-Time Meetings in Season Openers* TOR leads 9-5-1 (MTL: 6-9-0)
12/17/21: MTL 2 at TOR 5
12/16/22: MTL 2 at TOR 7
12/15/23: MTL 1 at TOR 2
11/29/24: MTL 7 vs. TOR 1
10/6/55: MTL 2 vs. TOR 0
10/6/60: MTL 5 vs. TOR 0
10/9/86: MTL 4 at TOR 7
10/3/91: MTL 4 vs. TOR 3
10/2/99: MTL 1 vs. TOR 4
10/1/09: MTL 4 at TOR 3 (OT)
10/7/10: MTL 2 at TOR 3
10/6/11: MTL 0 at TOR 2
1/19/13: MTL 1 vs. TOR 2
10/1/13: MTL 3 vs. TOR 4
10/8/14: MTL 4 at TOR 3
* Season opener for both clubs

BLACKHAWKS RAISE CHAMPIONSHIP BANNER AGAINST RANGERS
The Blackhawks will raise their sixth championship banner in franchise history, and third in the past six seasons, when they play host to the Rangers at United Center. These Original Six clubs nearly met in the 2015 Stanley Cup Final, but New York lost in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final to Tampa Bay. The Blackhawks and Rangers split their two meetings in 2014-15, with each earning a 1-0 victory on the road. Overall, Chicago and New York have split their past eight head-to-head matchups dating to Dec. 9, 2009 (CHI: 4-3-1, NYR: 4-3-1).

All-Time Records in Season Openers
New York Rangers: 36-38-14 (26-29-9 when on the road)
Chicago Blackhawks: 38-31-19 (21-9-12 when at home)

All-Time Meetings in Season Openers* CHI leads 4-1-3 (NYR: 1-4-3)
10/8/58: NYR 1 at CHI 1
10/7/59: NYR 2 at CHI 5
10/9/63: NYR 1 at CHI 3
10/19/66: NYR 3 vs. CHI 6
10/11/67: NYR 6 at CHI 3
10/8/75: NYR 2 vs. CHI 2
10/6/88: NYR 2 at CHI 2
10/4/90: NYR 3 at CHI 4
* Season opener for both clubs

FLAMES, CANUCKS MEET IN PLAYOFF REMATCH
The Flames and Canucks meet in their season openers for the second consecutive campaign when they face off at Scotiabank Saddledome. This marks the first contest between these clubs since the opening round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, a six-game series victory by Calgary. The Flames and Canucks will meet four more times in 2015-16, including the second half of a home-and-home series on Saturday at Rogers Arena. Overall, Calgary has won the last two regular-season contests between these teams, snapping a nine-game losing streak in the head-to-head series on Jan. 10.

All-Time Records in Season Openers
Vancouver Canucks: 22-17-5 (7-7-0 when on the road)
Calgary Flames: 12-19-11 (8-10-5 when at home)

All-Time Meetings in Season Openers* VAN leads 5-3-1 (CGY: 3-5-1)
10/9/74: VAN 3 vs. ATL 3
10/5/83: VAN 3 vs. CGY 5
10/4/90: VAN 2 at CGY 3
10/5/96: VAN 3 vs. CGY 1
10/10/02: VAN 3 at CGY 0
10/9/03: VAN 4 vs. CGY 1
10/9/08: VAN 6 vs. CGY 0
10/1/09: VAN 3 at CGY 5
10/8/14: VAN 4 at CGY 2
* Season opener for both clubs

REVAMPED KINGS, SHARKS CAP OPENING NIGHT MATCHUPS
The Kings and Sharks begin their respective campaigns when they meet at STAPLES Center. Both clubs revamped their rosters during the offseason, highlighted by the move of Kings backup goaltender Martin Jones to the Sharks (via the Bruins). Jones, who signed with Los Angeles as an undrafted free agent in October 2008, spent the past two seasons with the Kings, compiling a 16-11-2 record in 34 appearances (1.99 GAA, .923 SV%, 7 SO). This marks the second consecutive season opener between these clubs; the Sharks spoiled the Kings’ banner-raising ceremony in 2014-15 with a 4-0 win.

All-Time Records in Season Openers
San Jose Sharks: 9-10-4 (3-5-2 when on the road)
Los Angeles Kings: 20-18-9 (11-10-6 when at home)

All-Time Meetings in Season Openers* SJS leads 1-0-0 (LAK: 0-1-0)
10/8/14: SJS 4 at LAK 0
* Season opener for both clubs

SEASON OPENERS AT A GLANCE
All stats courtesy of the Elias Sports Bureau:

Highest Points Percentage, NHL History
.643 — Minnesota Wild (8-4-2)*
.643 — Colorado Avalanche (19-9-7)*
.636 — Tampa Bay Lightning (13-7-2)
.625 — New Jersey Devils (21-11-8)
.603 — Montreal Canadiens (50-30-17)
* Play each other on Thursday (MIN @ COL)

Longest Winning Streaks, NHL History
9 — 1953-61 Montreal Canadiens
9 — 1978-86 St. Louis Blues
8 — 1987-94 Boston Bruins
8 — 1947-54 Detroit Red Wings
8 — 1981-88 Colorado Avalanche

Longest Active Winning Streaks
5 — 2010-14 San Jose Sharks
4 — 2011-14 Pittsburgh Penguins
3 — 2012-14 Boston Bruins
3 — 2012-14 Chicago Blackhawks

Longest Point Streaks, NHL History
17 — 1963-79 Montreal Canadiens (13-0-4)
15 — 1940-54 Detroit Red Wings (14-0-1)
12 — 1987-98 Boston Bruins (9-0-3)
10 — 1996-06 Dallas Stars (7-0-3)

Longest Active Point Streaks
5 — 2010-14 San Jose Sharks (5-0-0)
4 — 2011-14 Minnesota Wild (3-0-1)
4 — 2011-14 Pittsburgh Penguins (4-0-0)
4 — 2011-14 Florida Panthers (3-0-1)

Most Goals in One Season Opener, NHL History
5 — Joe Malone, MTL (12/19/17 at OTT)
5 — Harry Hyland, Mtl. Wanderers (12/19/17 vs. TOR)
5 — Babe Dye, TOR (12/16/22 vs. MTL)

Active Players with 3+ Goals in One Season Opener
3 — Paul Stastny, COL (10/3/07 vs. DAL)
3 — Derek Stepan, NYR (10/9/10 at BUF)
3 — Mikhail Grabovski, WSH (10/1/13 at CHI)
3 — Radim Vrbata, PHX (10/3/13 vs. NYR)
3 — Corey Perry, ANA (10/9/14 at PIT)

Most Assists in One Season Opener, NHL History
5 — Greg Adams, NJD (10/10/1985 at PHI)
5 — John Cullen, PIT (10/5/1990 at WSH)

Most Points in One Season Opener, NHL History
6 — Kevin Stevens, PIT (2-4—6; 10/5/90 at WSH)
5 — 12x, most recently Thomas Vanek, BUF (2-3—5; 1/20/13 vs. PHI)

Most Career Points in Season Openers, NHL History
37 — Jaromir Jagr (11-26—37)
30 — Ray Bourque (9-21—30)
27 — Joe Sakic (11-16—27)
27 — Wayne Gretzky (9-18—27)

2015 MOLSON CANADIAN NHL FACE-OFF
The NHL, in conjunction with the Flames and Tourism Calgary, will hold the 2015 Molson Canadian NHL Face-Off, the League’s official season-opening celebration, today at historic Fort Calgary in Alberta. The free hockey and music festival will occupy more than 300,000 square feet of Fort Calgary and will culminate with a live viewing party of the Flames’ home opener against the Canucks.

Neo soul/indie pop band Fitz & The Tantrums will headline the event, with performances by alternative rock band Reuben and the Dark, Canadian singer/songwriter Jocelyn Alice and Calgary DJ duo Boogie Hill Faders.

In addition to the musical performances, the family-friendly celebration will feature prizes and giveaways; NHL alumni and special guest appearances; merchandise available for purchase; and sponsored hockey activities, interactive games and product previews, courtesy of NHL corporate partners.

Click here for more details.

NHL ANNOUNCES OPENING DAY ROSTERS
The NHL announced the opening day playing rosters for all 30 clubs.

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SNEAK PEEK AT WEDNESDAY’S ACTION
All Times Eastern
Montreal @ Toronto, 7:00 p.m., SN, TVAS
NY Rangers @ Chicago, 8:00 p.m., NBCSN
Vancouver @ Calgary, 10:00 p.m., SN, TVAS2
San Jose @ Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m., NBCSN
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