The NHL has published the schedule for the new season. Key dates
Hockey news
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The Stanley Cup Playoffs 2024 have just concluded, yet the National Hockey League has already released the schedule for the upcoming season.
The new season will commence on October 4 and conclude on April 17. Here are the key dates for the new season:
- October 4: The regular season begins in Prague with a match between New Jersey and Buffalo.
- October 8: The regular season starts in North America. Florida will raise the championship banner in a match against Boston. Utah will play its first game in history.
- October 10: Macklin Celebrini makes his NHL debut.
- October 22: All 32 teams will play.
- October 28: Steven Stamkos returns to Tampa Bay as part of Nashville.
- November 1-2: Dallas and Florida will play in Tampere, Finland.
- December 16: Rematch of the final: Edmonton hosts Florida.
- December 31: Winter Classic between Chicago and St. Louis.
- February 10-21: Regular season pause for the Four Nations Tournament.
- March 1: Columbus and Detroit will play outdoors.
- April 17: End of the regular season.
It is worth noting that on the first day of the free agent market, a historic record was set for the National Hockey League.
