As training camps come to a close, the real fun begins for hockey fans: a chance to see your team in action once more.
The pre-season excitement begins on Sportsnet on Sunday with the Battle of Ontario between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT.
Here is the pre-season schedule, available on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+:
Sept. 24
Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT on Sportsnet One
Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Sportsnet
Sept. 25
Ottawa Senators at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet
Sept. 27
Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs, 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT on Sportsnet One
Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers, 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Sportsnet 360
Sept. 30
Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks, 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Sportsnet One
Oct. 2
Montreal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet
Oct. 5
Boston at New York rangers, 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT on Sportsnet
Colorado at Vegas, 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT on Sportsnet
Oct. 6
Calgary Flames at Vancouver Canucks, 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT on Sportsnet