With NHL training camps for the 2024-25 season set to open next week and preseason to do so shortly after, the league is nailing down its final calendar for the upcoming year. The trade deadline will take place on Friday, March 7 at 3 PM ET.
You can view the whole calendar for the campaign below:
2024-25 NHL key dates:
Holiday roster freeze: Dec. 20-27, 2024
NHL 4 Nations Face-Off: Feb. 10-21, 2025
Trade deadline: Fri, Mar. 7, 2025 (3pm ET)
Last day of reg-season: April 17, 2025
First day of 2025 Playoffs: April 19, 2025
Last possible day of 2025 SCF: June 23, 2025— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) September 11, 2024
The Washington Capitals’ final game before the two-week break due to the Four Nations Faceoff in Boston and Montreal is scheduled to be on Sunday, February 9 vs. the Utah Hockey Club. The team will return from the break on Saturday, February 22 at the Pittsburgh Penguins and host the Edmonton Oilers the following day.
The schedule for the tournament can be found below:
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Washington’s last contest before the NHL Trade Deadline will be on Wednesday, March 5 at the New York Rangers and the team will face the Detroit Red Wings at home immediately after it passes.
By Harrison Brown