Macklin Celebrini was chosen by the San Jose Sharks with the 2024 NHL Draft's first overall pick
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Defending Champions
The current Stanley Cup champions are the Florida Panthers
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Playoffs
The playoffs for the Stanley Cup starts in April 2025, ending in June with the Stanley Cup Finals
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Regular Season
Regular season includes of 82 matches for each team, as the last games are scheduled on April 17, 2025
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Global Series
The season began with the Global Series in Prague, with the Sabres and Devils playing two games
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New Team
The Utah Hockey Club entered the league as the rebranded Arizona Coyotes
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Season Start
The NHL regular season of 2024 began off in Prague on October 4th, Czech Republic, featuring a match between New Jersey Devils and the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL Global Series