The 2025-26 NHL schedule released Wednesday came with plenty of potentially intriguing matchups if they materialize. Top draft pick Matthew Schaefer could make his New York Islanders debut against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins in October. Career goal-record holder Alex Ovechkin could also play his final game in the league against Crosby in April. In between, there are games in football and baseball stadiums in Florida, two in Sweden and a couple of days when all 32 teams are playing.