Tonight’s NHL Referees and Linespersons – 9/29/26
The NHL Referees and Linespersons for Opening Night of the 2026-27 NHL season. Tonight's officials for September 29, 2026:
NHL Officials
The Latest
Injury Report: Six NHL Officials Who Missed the 2026 Preseason
After a busy preseason, most of the NHL officials are ready to go. A few, though, remain sidelined for the start of the season.
No Tuck, No Tilt: NHL Drops New Uniform Guideline Video
The NHL sent all 32 teams a video outlining this season’s uniform enforcement push – including the controversial jersey tuck penalty. Watch it here.
NHL Referee Garrett Rank Starts the Season on the Links
The NHL season opens September 29, but referee Garrett Rank (#7) is spending the first days of it on the golf course.
Rule Rewind: 70 Years Ago, NHL Allows Forward Passes
Ninety-seven years ago today, the NHL revolutionized hockey by changing the rulebook to legalize forward passes in all three zones.
Suspended Start: McAvoy, Grieg, and Hellebuyck Sit for Opening Night
Three NHL players will open 2026-27 on the sidelines, already suspended before the start of the regular season: Charlie McAvoy, Ridly Grieg, and Connor Hellebuyck
Canadiens’ Matheson Fined $5000 for Sucker-Punch
The NHL has fined Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson $5,000 for roughing Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig during Saturday’s game in Montreal.
AHL Officiating Lineup Changes for 2026-27
The American Hockey League’s officiating roster has been updated for the 2026-27 season. The...
Kraken’s Ottavainen Fined as Aggressor in Altercation with Flames’ Othmann
The NHL’s Department of Player Safety fined Seattle Kraken defenseman Ville Ottavainen $2,190.72 for serving as the aggressor in Thursday night’s altercation with Calgary Flames forward Brennan Othmann.
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Podcast
Scouting the Refs Podcast: Three Stomps and You’re Out!
Texier's clear spear called a slash, Hall hits Hutson, Dorofeyev bats one in, Caufield offisde, too many Habs, and a triple-stomp ends Tourigny's Memorial Cup.
Situation Room
Wild Score In Overtime on Dislodged Net vs. Predators
The Minnesota Wild scored an overtime winner that never even went into the net, thanks to Rule 63.7
Player Safety
Canadiens’ Matheson Fined $5000 for Sucker-Punch
The NHL has fined Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson $5,000 for roughing Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig during Saturday's game in Montreal.
