When does the NHL season start? Key dates to know for 2024-25 NBC Los Angeles [Video]

The chase for the Stanley Cup is on.

The Florida Panthers lifted hockey’s most iconic trophy in June by defeating Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers in seven games. Florida had built up a 3-0 series lead, but the Oilers pushed the series to seven games and came a win away from completing a historic comeback.

Florida’s road to repeat will begin in less than a month, and there are plenty of exciting events and storylines sprinkled throughout the upcoming NHL season.

From opening night to a new tournament, here’s a breakdown of the key dates on the 2024-25 NHL schedule.

The upcoming NHL season will get underway in Europe.

The New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres will square off in the opening tilts of the 2024-25 season in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday, Oct. 4. They will return to the ice for a second matchup on Saturday, Oct. 5.

The first games back in North …