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2024 NHL Stadium Series

The 2024 NHL Stadium Series was a series of two outdoor regular season National Hockey League (NHL) games that were played during the 2023–24 NHL season. This was the first time since 2016 that two Stadium Series games were scheduled instead of just one. Both games were held on the weekend of February 17–18, 2024, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Philadelphia Flyers faced the New Jersey Devils on February 17, while the New York Rangers played the New York Islanders on February 18.[2]

2024 NHL Stadium Series
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, New Jersey
February 17–18, 2024
Game onePhiladelphia Flyers at
New Jersey Devils
Game twoNew York Rangers at
New York Islanders
Total attendance150,018[1]
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Background

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The NHL announced the Stadium Series games on June 3, 2023.[2] The league originally planned to only stage one game with just the Rangers and the Devils.[3]

All three NHL teams in the New York metropolitan area were represented, like the two games at Yankee Stadium in the 2014 NHL Stadium Series.[4]

MetLife Stadium, which is less than ten miles from the regular home arenas of both the Rangers and Devils, is scheduled to undergo renovations after the end of the 2023 National Football League season in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and therefore several low-level sideline seats were covered with tarp prior to the Stadium Series.[3]

Game one (Devils vs. Flyers, February 17, 2024)

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2024 NHL Stadium Series: Game 1
123 Total
Philadelphia Flyers 021 3
New Jersey Devils 222 6
DateFebruary 17, 2024
Attendance70,328

Game summary

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Despite being outshot 48–40, New Jersey controlled most of the game, thanks in large part to two goals from Nico Hischier, two goals from Nathan Bastian, one goal from Tyler Toffoli, and one goal from Brendan Smith. Nico Daws, recently called up from the Utica Comets, made 45 saves in the Devils’ 6–3 victory. For Philadelphia, Nick Seeler scored once and Owen Tippett scored twice.[5]

Scoring summary
Period Team Goal Assist(s) Time Score
1st NJD Nico Hischier (17) Ondrej Palat (13), John Marino (14) 0:32 NJD 1–0
NJD Tyler Toffoli (22) Brendan Smith (5), Jack Hughes (33) 13:30 NJD 2–0
2nd PHI Owen Tippett (20) Travis Konecny (26), Egor Zamula (11) 7:43 NJD 2–1
NJD Brendan Smith (2) Ondrej Palat (14), Nico Hischier (20) 16:36 NJD 3–1
NJD Nathan Bastian (4) Timo Meier (12), Curtis Lazar (20) 17:48 NJD 4–1
PHI Owen Tippett (21) – pp Travis Konecny (27), Morgan Frost (18) 18:23 NJD 4–2
3rd NJD Nico Hischier (18) Jesper Bratt (38), John Marino (15) 2:48 NJD 5–2
PHI Nick Seeler (1) Scott Laughton (18), Sean Walker (15) 9:07 NJD 5–3
NJD Nathan Bastian (5) – en Erik Haula (17), Curtiz Lazar (13) 18:15 NJD 6–3
Number in parentheses represents the player's total in goals or assists to that point of the season
Penalty summary
Period Team Player Penalty Time PIM
1st PHI Morgan Frost High Sticking 1:35 2:00
NJD Colin Miller Delay Of Game 5:10 2:00
PHI Jamie Drysdale Holding 5:57 2:00
PHI Scott Laughton Delay Of Game 19:18 2:00
2nd
PHI Nicolas Deslauriers Roughing 8:32 2:00
NJD Colin Miller Roughing 8:32 2:00
NJD Simon Nemec Holding 10:12 2:00
PHI Travis Konecny Slashing 10:51 2:00
PHI Nick Seeler High-sticking 13:46 2:00
NJD Ondrej Palat Hooking 18:00 2:00
3rd No penalties
Three star selections
Team Player Statistics
1st NJD Nico Hischier 2 goals, 1 assist
2nd NJD Brendan Smith 1 goal, 1 assist
3rd NJD Nathan Bastian 2 goals

Game two (Islanders vs. Rangers, February 18, 2024)

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2024 NHL Stadium Series: Game 2
123OT Total
New York Rangers 1221 6
New York Islanders 3110 5
DateFebruary 18, 2024
Attendance79,690

Game summary

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After being down 4–1, the Rangers defeated the Islanders in an impressive comeback, scoring three unanswered goals in 4:18 after being down 5–3, resulting in a 6–5 overtime win. Igor Shesterkin made 33 saves on 36 shots. Scoring for the Rangers included Erik Gustafsson, Vincent Trocheck, Chris Kreider, Mika Zibanejad, and Artemi Panarin. The Islanders' goals came from Mathew Barzal, Anders Lee, Brock Nelson, and Alexander Romanov.[6]

Scoring summary
Period Team Goal Assist(s) Time Score
1st NYR Erik Gustafsson (5) Kaapo Kakko (4), Jonny Brodzinski (11) 1:28 NYR 1–0
NYI Brock Nelson (23) Scott Mayfield (5), Cal Clutterbuck (11) 4:20 1–1
NYI Bo Horvat (22) Noah Dobson (49), Adam Pelech (6) 7:18 NYI 2–1
NYI Mathew Barzal (16) – pp Brock Nelson (20), Noah Dobson (50) 7:34 NYI 3–1
2nd NYI Anders Lee (14) – pp Pierre Engvall (11), Mike Reilly (9) 1:03 NYI 4–1
NYR Vincent Trocheck (17) – pp Artemi Panarin (41), Adam Fox (36) 5:36 NYI 4–2
NYR Vincent Trocheck (18) Alexis Lafreniere (18), Ryan Lindgren (8) 18:24 NYI 4–3
3rd NYI Alexander Romanov (6) Noah Dobson (51) 1:53 NYI 5–3
NYR Chris Kreider (28) – pp Artemi Panarin (42), Vincent Trocheck (33) 15:52 NYI 5–4
NYR Mika Zibanejad (18) – pp Adam Fox (37), Alexis Lafreniere (19) 18:31 5–5
OT NYR Artemi Panarin (32) Unassisted 0:10 NYR 6–5
Number in parentheses represents the player's total in goals or assists to that point of the season
Penalty summary
Period Team Player Penalty Time PIM
1st NYR Matt Rempe Fighting 1:29 5:00
NYI Matt Martin Fighting 1:29 5:00
NYI Scott Mayfield Boarding 5:20 2:00
NYR Alexis Lafreniere Tripping 6:47 2:00
2nd NYR Chris Kreider Hooking 0:34 2:00
NYI Anders Lee Slashing 4:19 2:00
3rd NYI Scott Mayfield Tripping 10:36 2:00
NYI Alexander Romanov Roughing 13:40 2:00
NYR Vincent Trocheck Roughing 13:40 2:00
NYI Mathew Barzal Hooking 14:16 2:00
NYI Scott Mayfield Tripping 17:32 2:00
Three star selections
Team Player Statistics
1st NYR Vincent Trocheck 2 goals, 1 assist
2nd NYR Artemi Panarin 1 goal, 2 assists
3rd NYI Brock Nelson 1 goal, 1 assist

Entertainment

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During Game 1, pop rock trio and New Jersey natives Jonas Brothers headlined the pregame concert and performed during the second intermission[7] while New Jersey–based rock band the Gaslight Anthem performed "Howl" during the first intermission and after any goals scored by the Devils.[8] The national anthem was performed by saxophonist and E Street Band member Jake Clemons.[9][10][11] The Devils were introduced by Max Weinberg at the start of the game.

During Game 2, indie pop trio and New York natives AJR performed during the first intermission. The pregame team introductions were conducted by players from the Jets and Giants which were Solomon Thomas, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Breece Hall, C.J. Mosley, Quinnen Williams, Sterling Shepard, Saquon Barkley, and Tommy Devito.[12] The national anthem was sung by United States Air Force veteran Nalani Quintello, topped off with a flyover featuring two United States Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft from the Carrier Air Wing Eight based at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach.

Broadcasting

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In the United States, both games aired on ABC and simulcast on ESPN+.[13][14] In Canada, Sportsnet simulcasted ABC's feed.[15]

References

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  1. ^ National Hockey League PR [@PR_NHL] (February 18, 2024). "And with that, the 2024 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL #StadiumSeries has come and gone. Thank you to all 150,018 fans that made this weekend an unforgettable experience" (Tweet). Retrieved February 18, 2024 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ a b "Devils to play Flyers, Rangers against Islanders at 2024 Stadium Series". NHL.com. June 3, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Wyshynski, Greg (June 3, 2023). "NHL reveals 'unprecedented' twin bill of outdoor games in N.J." ESPN.com. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  4. ^ Klein, Jeff Z. (January 25, 2014). "Rangers on Road in the Bronx? Money May Be Why". The New York Times. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  5. ^ "Hischier has 3 points, Devils defeat Flyers in Stadium Series". NHL.com. NHL. February 18, 2024.
  6. ^ "Panarin, Rangers rally for OT win against Islanders in Stadium Series Series". NHL.com. NHL. February 18, 2024.
  7. ^ "Jonas Brothers heat up MetLife Stadium with pregame performance". www.nhl.com. February 18, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  8. ^ "The Gaslight Anthem to perform Devils' goal song at Stadium Series". www.nhl.com. February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  9. ^ "NHL announces full entertainment lineup, special guests for Stadium Series". www.nhl.com. February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  10. ^ "Stadium Series 'dream come true' for The Gaslight Anthem | NHL.com". www.nhl.com. February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  11. ^ "Devils, state of New Jersey on center stage during Stadium Series against Flyers". www.nhl.com. February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  12. ^ Kulesa, Anna (February 18, 2024). "Giants, Jets welcome Rangers, Islanders to their house at 2024 Stadium Series". NHL.com. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  13. ^ DiCristoforo, Andrea (August 30, 2023). "The Walt Disney Company Announces 100 Exclusive National Hockey League Games Across ESPN, ESPN+, ABC and Hulu Beginning October 10". ESPN Press Room U.S. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  14. ^ DiCristoforo, Andrea (February 13, 2024). "2024 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series Headlines Five Exclusive Games this Week on ABC and ESPN+/Hulu". ESPN Press Room U.S. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  15. ^ "Sportsnet announces national broadcast schedule for 2023-24 NHL season". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
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