NHL schedule release: Islanders, Bruins lead top reveals

With the 2024 draft and the first wave of free agency in the books, the NHL released its 2024-25 regular-season schedule.

The defending champion Florida Panthers will raise their first Stanley Cup banner in the rafters in a segue to their season debut against the Boston Bruins on Oct. 8. That same night, the league will witness the start of the NHL in Salt Lake City, as the Utah Hockey Club take on the Chicago Blackhawks.

Teams had fun in how they let fans know who they'd be facing in 2024. Here is how each team revealed their schedule and their opponents for the upcoming season.

Boston Bruins

Calgary Flames

Carolina Hurricanes

Chicago Blackhawks

Colorado Avalanche

Columbus Blue Jackets

Dallas Stars

Detroit Red Wings

Florida Panthers

Los Angeles Kings

Minnesota Wild

Montreal Canadiens

Nashville Predators

New Jersey Devils

New York Islanders

Ottawa Senators

Pittsburgh Penguins

San Jose Sharks

Tampa Bay Lightning

Utah Hockey Club

Vancouver Canucks