​On Thursday, the Dallas Stars officially began turning the page toward the 2026-27 season, announcing their full regular season schedule and a handful of marquee matchups along the way.It will be a historic season across the league, as this year marks the first time in NHL history that teams will play an 84-game regular season slate. The Stars will open their campaign on October 2nd against divisional rival the St. Louis Blues, setting the stage for a schedule loaded with intriguing matchups from opening night through the spring.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDallas kicks off its season at home against divisional rival St. Louis. Opening night always carries extra weight, and this year is no different as the Stars look to set the tone early in a historic 84-game campaign, the longest regular season in NHL history.It’s rare to see a team’s first back-to-back of the season come this early, but Dallas will do just that against one of its fiercest rivals in the Colorado Avalanche. The Stars host the Avalanche at home on October 13th before heading to the Rocky Mountains for the return leg just a day later on October 14th. With so many crucial early-season games on the docket, this home-and-home could set an early tone for the Central Division race.Make Sure You Bookmark THN’s Dallas Stars Site For The Latest News, Exclusive Interviews, Breakdowns, And So Much More.Dallas welcomes the Columbus Blue Jackets to town on Halloween in a matchup that carries an extra storyline. It will mark the Stars’ first look at reigning Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski since one of the offseason’s biggest sagas played out, with Werenski ultimately declining a move that would have sent him to Dallas. The Stars will get their first chance to show him exactly what he passed on.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Stars get an early crack at revenge when they travel to Minnesota for their first matchup of the season against the Wild, the team that eliminated Dallas in the first round of last season’s playoffs. It’ll be the first of several meetings between the two Central Division foes, but this one carries a little extra motivation for Dallas as it looks to settle the score on the road.The clear highlight of the season comes when the Stars step outdoors for the 2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series, facing the Vegas Golden Knights at AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. The outdoor spectacle promises to be one of the marquee events on the entire NHL calendar this season, giving Dallas a rare chance to play in front of a massive crowd at one of the league’s most unique venues.ImageFor action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.