NHL 2024-25 Season Kicks Off with High Hopes for Canadian Teams
As the season begins, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers are strong contenders for the Stanley Cup, aiming to end Canada's championship drought.
- The NHL season opens with games in Prague and Finland, featuring over 1,200 matches across North America.
- The Florida Panthers are defending their first Stanley Cup title, with the Edmonton Oilers eager to avenge last season's finals loss.
- Alex Ovechkin is 42 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record, adding excitement to the season.
- The Utah Hockey Club, formerly the Arizona Coyotes, debuts in Salt Lake City, bringing renewed energy to the franchise.
- Predictions favor Toronto and Edmonton for a potential all-Canadian Stanley Cup Final, with key players like Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews in the spotlight.