NHL preseason announced with reduced number of games

The NHL has officially announced its preseason schedule, which features a reduced number of games this year. A total of 65 games are scheduled to take place between September 19 and September 27. This condensed preseason period serves as the final preparation phase for the teams before the official regular season begins on September 29. The league is streamlining the exhibition phase to optimize the timeline leading up to the start of the competitive season.