Notable games include a matchup between the Penguins and Nashville Predators in Sweden, which will involve significant travel for both teams.

In contrast, the New York Islanders will have the least travel burden, covering only 28,477.3 miles and benefiting from their proximity to other teams.

Their travel schedule includes a five-game road trip in mid-October and a challenging seven-game trip starting in Philadelphia in November.

The NHL released the full schedule for the upcoming season on July 16, 2025, which includes two NHL Global Series games in November between the Penguins and Nashville Predators in Stockholm, Sweden.

In a detailed team-by-team breakdown, the Edmonton Oilers are projected to travel the most miles this season, covering a staggering 54,425.6 miles across 14 road trips and crossing 36 time zones.

The Oilers' extensive travel is attributed to their geographical location as the northernmost franchise, which limits their proximity to other teams.

The longest road trip for the Oilers will be a 7,117.4-mile journey from Philadelphia to Florida, while their shortest trip is a mere 29 miles round trip between the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers.

The 2025-26 NHL season is set to kick off on October 7, 2025, with the Florida Panthers raising their second consecutive Stanley Cup banner against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Throughout the season, the Oilers will face lengthy travel commitments, including a demanding stretch of seven away games in an 11-day span from November 12 to November 22, 2025.

Other Canadian teams rank as follows in travel mileage: Vancouver Canucks (5th), Calgary Flames (10th), Winnipeg Jets (12th), Ottawa Senators (18th), Montreal Canadiens (27th), and Toronto Maple Leafs (31st).

Following the Oilers, the Pittsburgh Penguins rank second in travel mileage, undertaking 22 road trips this season, significantly increasing from last season's total of 31,700 miles.

The NHL will pause from February 5 to February 25, 2026, for the Olympic Winter Games, where NHL players will participate for the first time since 2014.