The NHL schedule was released on Wednesday, and assuming that there is no lockout, the B’s will open the 2012-13 season on the road against the Flyers on Oct. 11.

The team will then travel to New Jersey before playing a home-and-home with the Canadiens. Their home opener is Oct. 18 against the rival Habs. Here are some other notable dates:

- Boston will get its first crack at the Capitals on Nov. 2 in the nation’s capital. Washington eliminated the B’s in seven games in the first round.

- The last two Stanley Cup winners will play on Dec. 17 when the B’s host the Kings.

- This year’s game against the Canucks will be played on Dec. 29 in Vancouver.

- Round 3 of Taylor/Tyler is Jan. 2 in Edmonton.

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