The defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks will lead the way with 21 games broadcasted by NBC Sports during the 2015-16 season. That includes 18 games on NBC Sports Network and three games on the primary NBC network, including a 2016 Stadium Series game against the Minnesota Wild on Feb. 21.
The Hawks drop the puck to begin the season on Oct. 7 with a doubleheader on NBCSN against the New York Rangers followed by the Los Angeles Kings hosting the San Jose Sharks.