As ice hockey fans from Canada and around the world eagerly await the return of NHL action, the freshly released schedule for the 2024-25 season can give everyone an idea of when their favourite team will play. It also allows neutral fans to scan through the different game weeks and highlight some of the most anticipated games, such as the Boston Bruins vs the Montreal Canadiens.
In this article, we take a look at this schedule and share all the key details surrounding the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season!
What day does the NHL season start?
The NHL season for 2024-25 will start on Friday the 4th of October 2024 at 13:00 EDT, featuring the Buffalo Sabres vs the New Jersey Devils. This game will be played inside of the O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic, with both teams returning on Saturday at 10:00 EDT.
On Tuesday the 8th of October 2024, action will return to North America, with three games scheduled:
- Seattle Kraken vs St. Louis Blues – 16:30 EDT
- Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins – 19:00 EDT
- Chicago Blackhawks vs Utah Hockey Club – 22:00 EDT
How many games are in the NHL season 2024/25? (H2)
In total, the 2024-25 iteration of the National Hockey League will have 1,312 games, as each team will play 82 games each. This has been the case since the 1995-96 NHL season, with teams playing an equal number of home and away games (41 at home and 41 away), helping to ensure the integrity of the league.
What is the hockey season in Canada?
The hockey season in Canada refers to the period of time in which the NHL’s regular season runs, providing fans across the country with ice hockey entertainment on a regular basis. Most of the time, hockey season in Canada will get underway in October and continue until April of the following year.
How long is the NHL season?
The regular NHL 2024-25 season will last for approximately 7 months, starting in October and ending in April. With that being said, the Stanley Cup playoffs are expected to get underway later in April, with the Stanley Cup Finals expected to occur in June, much like they did in the 2023-24 season. This means that in total, there are approximately 9 months of action to keep fans on the edge of their seats!
NHL Betting Online at BetVictor
For anyone who wants to bet on the NHL action that occurs throughout the 2024-25 season, BetVictor has a huge selection of ice hockey odds to choose from. Whether you want to wager on individual matches or bet on the outright NHL winner, we’ve got you covered!
