The highly anticipated 2024 NHL Navy Federal Credit Union Stadium Series matchups are quickly approaching. On February 17, 2024, the New Jersey Devils will face off against the Philadelphia Flyers, followed by the New York Rangers taking on the New York Islanders on February 18, 2024, at MetLife Stadium.
For the Rangers, this will mark their fifth outdoor game in team history, with their last one occurring on New Year’s Day 2018, where they defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in overtime at Citi Field. It’s important to note that the four teams involved in the Stadium Series have a combined record of 5-5-1 in previous outdoor games, with the Rangers winning all four of their matchups.
The NHL made a major announcement regarding the outdoor games at a press conference in East Rutherford, NJ on November 1, 2023. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, NHLPA Executive Director Marty Walsh, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, and representatives from each of the four teams were present at the event, among others.
Bettman expressed his excitement about the upcoming games, stating, “When you think about how much hockey means to this area and the number of people that are involved with the game at all levels, there’s no better place to fill this magnificent 80,000 seat stadium (twice) in less than 24 hours. It’s going to be a great weekend.”
Let’s dive into the details of the outdoor games later this season. The first game between the Devils and Flyers will take place on Saturday, February 17, at 8 p.m. and will be televised on ABC and streamed on ESPN+. Similarly, the second game featuring the Rangers and Islanders will occur on Sunday, February 18, with the puck dropping at 3 p.m. This game will also be shown on ABC and streamed on ESPN+.
Tickets for both the Devils-Flyers and Rangers-Islanders matchups are now available on Ticketmaster, the official ticketing partner of the NHL. Bettman encouraged hockey fans to secure their tickets quickly as they are expected to sell out fast. Visit the provided link for more information on ticket purchasing.
Additionally, fans can look forward to a fan fest, the details of which will be announced at a later date, as well as a concert during Saturday night’s festivities. Bettman stated, “People are going to be thrilled that they were here for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
Notably, this series holds particular significance for Gary Bettman as it will be his first time hosting an outdoor series in the state of New Jersey, where he resides with his family in Saddle River.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 2024 NHL Stadium Series at MetLife Stadium, featuring the Devils, Rangers, Flyers, and Islanders.
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