The N.H.L. is looking forward to easing back into normalcy on the ice and in the stands. After two chaotic years (and two titles for the Tampa Bay Lightning), the league will be hoping to crown a champion next spring without unwelcome pandemic-related drama.
When does the season start?
There is a doubleheader on Tuesday, available on ESPN in the United States and Sportsnet in Canada. The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Lightning at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time, and the Seattle Kraken travel to Las Vegas to meet the Golden Knights in the nightcap at 10 p.m. in the expansion franchise’s regular-season debut.