The NHL releases the opening-night schedule for the 2026-27 regular season, including Toronto’s matchup. Both reports say the Toronto Maple Leafs begin their season against the Montreal Canadiens. The Vancouver Sun describes the league’s opening slate as “loaded,” highlighting that multiple teams face prominent rivals and that some matchups feature new coaching changes alongside established rivalries. The Yahoo Sports NHL report provides additional context for Toronto, noting that the league’s reveal includes details about who the Maple Leafs play on opening night and brief historical information about how the team has performed in season-opening games. Taken together, the accounts focus on the league-wide release of opening-night fixtures and confirm Toronto’s first opponent as Montreal. No other game details or dates beyond the opening matchup are specified in the provided excerpts.