NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman drops a major announcement for upcoming season
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The NHL has officially unveiled its pre-season schedule, providing a first look at the upcoming action as teams gear up for the 2024-25 season.
With less than two months until the regular season kicks off, this announcement marks a key moment for hockey fans and teams alike.
The pre-season will start on Saturday, September 21st, with a pair of intriguing matchups. The Pittsburgh Penguins will face off against the Buffalo Sabres, while the St. Louis Blues will take on the Dallas Stars at 7 PM ET.
As the season opener approaches on October 4th, where the Buffalo Sabres will meet the New Jersey Devils in Czechia, the pre-season games will run through October 5th, offering teams a crucial chance to fine-tune their rosters.
Here's a detailed look at the pre-season schedule, directly from NHL.com:
Saturday, September 21
Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 7:00 PM
St. Louis at Dallas, 7:00 PM
Minnesota at Winnipeg, 8:00 PM
Sunday, September 22
Nashville (split squad) at Florida (split squad), 2:00 PM
Philadelphia at Washington, 3:00 PM
NY Rangers at Boston, 5:00 PM
Nashville (split squad) at Florida (split squad), 6:00 PM
Winnipeg at Edmonton, 6:00 PM
NY Islanders at New Jersey, 7:00 PM
Ottawa at Toronto, 7:00 PM
St. Louis vs. Utah, at Des Moines, Iowa (Wells Fargo Arena), 7:00 PM
Vegas at San Jose, 8:00 PM
Calgary at Seattle, 10:00 PM
Monday, September 23
Columbus at Buffalo, 7:00 PM
Philadelphia at Montreal, 7:00 PM
Calgary (split squad) at Edmonton (split squad), 9:00 PM
Dallas at Colorado, 9:00 PM
Edmonton (split squad) at Calgary (split squad), 9:00 PM
Los Angeles at Utah, 9:00 PM
Delta Center, Salt Lake City
Tuesday, September 24
Buffalo at Pittsburgh, 7:00 PM
Carolina at Tampa Bay, 7:00 PM
New Jersey at Montreal, 7:00 PM
NY Islanders at NY Rangers, 7:00 PM
Toronto at Ottawa, 7:00 PM
Washington at Boston, 7:00 PM
Anaheim at San Jose, 10:00 PM
Seattle at Vancouver, 10:00 PM
Wednesday, September 25
Florida vs. Tampa Bay, at Orlando, Fla. (Kia Center), 7:00 PM
St. Louis at Columbus, 7:00 PM
Washington at New Jersey, 7:00 PM
Detroit at Chicago, 8:00 PM
Edmonton at Winnipeg, 8:00 PM
Minnesota at Dallas, 8:00 PM
Calgary vs. Vancouver, at Abbotsford, B.C. (Abbotsford Centre), 10:00 PM
Los Angeles at Vegas, 10:00 PM
The NHL's game slate for 2024-25 includes the debut of the Utah Hockey Club, two trips to Europe, a pair of outdoor games and a new international tournament.
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This pre-season schedule offers a prime opportunity for teams to refine their strategies and evaluate their lineups before the regular season begins. Stay tuned for updates as the start of the 2024-25 NHL season draws near, and watch for exciting developments as training camps approach.
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