Nhl 2024-25 Schedule Release Date. For the second time in three seasons, the season kicks off in europe with the nhl global series. This year's nhl campaign begins on tuesday, oct.

While this exact date isn’t set in stone, the league has released the schedule for the upcoming regular season the day before the nhl. 31 when the blackhawks host the blues in the winter classic outdoor extravaganza at the chicago.