Top 13 NHL preseason games you cannot miss in 2024-25 feat. Canucks vs Oilers

The NHL released its preseason schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season, Daily Faceoff reports. According to the schedule, the NHL preseason will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 21, with three games on the slate.

In particular, this year’s NHL preseason tilts will feature several games in neutral sites like Abbotsford, B.C.; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Ontario, California; Orlando, Florida; and Quebec City, Quebec.

Moroever, the NHL preseason lineup will feature a special game as part of Kraft Hockeyville. The matchup between the Ottawa Senators and the Pittsburgh Penguins will feature the community of Eliot Lake, Ontario, the winning community of 2024.

Beyond these exciting games, 13 contests stand out as must-watch events as fans get ready for the start of the 2025-25 season.

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Top 13 can’t-miss NHL preseason games in 2024

#13 Ottawa Senators at Toronto Maple Leafs

The Battle of Ontario kicks off another edition with this exciting tilt on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. EST.

#12 St. Louis Blues at Utah Hockey Club

The Utah Hockey Club will play its first-ever game. The game will be held at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, at 7 p.m. EST on Sept. 22.

#11 Los Angeles Kings at Utah Hockey Club

The Utah Hockey Club will play its first-ever game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday, Sept. 23 at 9 p.m. EST.

#10 New York Islanders at New York Rangers

The crosstown rivals renew hostilities on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. EST.

#9 Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning

The Florida Classic will take place at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7 pm EST.

#8 Calgary Flames at Vancouver Canucks

This Western Conference classic will take place at the Abbotsford Centre in Abbotsford, B.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 10 p.m. EST.

#7 Buffalo Sabres vs. Red Bull Munich

While technically not an NHL preseason game, the Sabres will visit the Red Bull Munich for an exhibition matchup at the SAP Garden on Friday, Sept. 27, at 2:30 p.m. EST.

#6 Anaheim Ducks at Los Angeles Kings

This NHL preseason contest will take place at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. EST.

#5 Toronto Maple Leafs at Montreal Canadiens

The two Original Six clubs will go face-to-face in what should be a highly entertaining contest on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. EST.

#4 Ottawa Senators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

This matchup is the Kraft Hockeyville game for 2024. It’s scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. EST in Sudbury, Ontario.

#3 Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche

The Golden Knights will square off against the Avs in what looks to be one of the most exciting NHL preseason games on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 9:30 p.m. EST.

#2 Boston Bruins at Los Angeles Kings

The final NHL preseason matchup will take place at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. EST.

#1 Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers

The most exciting preseason features two NHL powerhouses. The action will take place on Monday, Sept. 30, at 9 p.m. EST.