2024 NHL Stadium Series explained

Compact:yes
2024 NHL Stadium Series
Location1:MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, New Jersey
Date1:February 17–18, 2024
Result1:Philadelphia Flyers at
New Jersey Devils
Result2:New York Rangers at
New York Islanders
Previous:2023
Total Attendance:150,018[1]
Next:2025

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]

Background

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)

Outdoor:yes
Game Name:2024 NHL Stadium Series: Game 1
Home:New Jersey Devils
Visitor Total:3
Home Total:6
Visitor Per1:0
Visitor Per2:2
Visitor Per3:1
Home Per1:2
Home Per2:2
Home Per3:2
Date:February 17, 2024
Attendance:70,328

Game summary

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
PeriodTeamGoalAssist(s)TimeScore
1stalign=center NJDNico Hischier (17)Ondrej Palat (13), John Marino (14)align=center 0:32align=center NJD 1–0
align=center NJDTyler Toffoli (22) Brendan Smith (5), Jack Hughes (33)align=center 13:30align=center NJD 2–0
2ndalign=center PHIOwen Tippett (20)Travis Konecny (26), Egor Zamula (11)align=center 7:43align=center NJD 2–1
align=center NJDBrendan Smith (2) Ondrej Palat (14), Nico Hischier (20)align=center 16:36align=center NJD 3–1
align=center NJDNathan Bastian (4) Timo Meier (12), Curtis Lazar (20)align=center 17:48align=center NJD 4–1
align=center PHIOwen Tippett (21) – ppTravis Konecny (27), Morgan Frost (18)align=center 18:23align=center NJD 4–2
3rdalign=center NJDNico Hischier (18) Jesper Bratt (38), John Marino (15)align=center 2:48align=center NJD 5–2
align=center PHINick Seeler (1) Scott Laughton (18), Sean Walker (15)align=center 9:07align=center NJD 5–3
align=center NJDNathan Bastian (5) – enErik Haula (17), Curtiz Lazar (13)align=center 18:15align=center NJD 6–3

Number in parentheses represents the player's total in goals or assists to that point of the season

Penalty summary
PeriodTeamPlayerPenaltyTimePIM
1stalign=center PHIalign=center Morgan Frostalign=center High Stickingalign=center 1:35align=center 2:00
align=center NJDalign=center Colin Milleralign=center Delay Of Gamealign=center 5:10align=center 2:00
align=center PHIalign=center Jamie Drysdalealign=center Holdingalign=center 5:57align=center 2:00
align=center PHIalign=center Scott Laughtonalign=center Delay Of Gamealign=center 19:18align=center 2:00
2nd
align=center PHIalign=center Nicolas Deslauriersalign=center Roughingalign=center 8:32align=center 2:00
align=center NJDalign=center Colin Milleralign=center Roughingalign=center 8:32align=center 2:00
align=center NJDalign=center Simon Nemecalign=center Holdingalign=center 10:12align=center 2:00
align=center PHIalign=center Travis Konecnyalign=center Slashingalign=center 10:51align=center 2:00
align=center PHIalign=center Nick Seeleralign=center High-stickingalign=center 13:46align=center 2:00
align=center NJDalign=center Ondrej Palatalign=center Hookingalign=center 18:00align=center 2:00
3rdalign=center colspan="8" No penalties
Shots by period
Team123Total
PHI align=center 9 align=center 27 align=center 12 align=center 48
NJ align=center 13 align=center 14 align=center 13 align=center 40
Power play opportunities
TeamGoals/Opportunities
Philadelphia 1 / 3
New Jersey 0 / 5
Three star selections
TeamPlayerStatistics
1stNJD Nico Hischier2 goals, 1 assist
2ndNJD Brendan Smith1 goal, 1 assist
3rdNJDNathan Bastian2 goals

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

Outdoor:yes
Game Name:2024 NHL Stadium Series: Game 2
Visitor:New York Rangers
Home:New York Islanders
Visitor Total:6
Home Total:5
Visitor Per1:1
Visitor Per2:2
Visitor Per3:2
Visitor Ot:1
Home Per1:3
Home Per2:1
Home Per3:1
Home Ot:0
Date:February 18, 2024
Attendance:79,690

Game summary

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
PeriodTeamGoalAssist(s)TimeScore
1stalign=center NYRErik Gustafsson (5)Kaapo Kakko (4), Jonny Brodzinski (11)align=center 1:28align=center NYR 1–0
align=center NYIBrock Nelson (23)Scott Mayfield (5), Cal Clutterbuck (11)align=center 4:20align=center 1–1
align=center NYIBo Horvat (22)Noah Dobson (49), Adam Pelech (6)align=center 7:18align=center NYI 2–1
align=center NYIMathew Barzal (16) – ppBrock Nelson (20), Noah Dobson (50)align=center 7:34align=center NYI 3–1
2ndalign=center NYIAnders Lee (14) – ppPierre Engvall (11), Mike Reilly (9)align=center 1:03align=center NYI 4–1
align=center NYRVincent Trocheck (17) – ppArtemi Panarin (41), Adam Fox (36)align=center 5:36align=center NYI 4–2
align=center NYRVincent Trocheck (18)Alexis Lafreniere (18), Ryan Lindgren (8)align=center 18:24align=center NYI 4–3
3rdalign=center NYIAlexander Romanov (6)Noah Dobson (51)align=center 1:53align=center NYI 5–3
align=center NYRChris Kreider (28) – ppArtemi Panarin (42), Vincent Trocheck (33)align=center 15:52align=center NYI 5–4
align=center NYRMika Zibanejad (18) – ppAdam Fox (37), Alexis Lafreniere (19)align=center 18:31align=center 5–5
OTalign=center NYRArtemi Panarin (32)Unassistedalign=center 0:10align=center NYR 6–5

Number in parentheses represents the player's total in goals or assists to that point of the season

Penalty summary
PeriodTeamPlayerPenaltyTimePIM
1stalign=center NYRalign=center Matt Rempealign=center Fightingalign=center 1:29align=center 5:00
align=center NYIalign=center Matt Martinalign=center Fightingalign=center 1:29align=center 5:00
align=center NYIalign=center Scott Mayfieldalign=center Boardingalign=center 5:20align=center 2:00
align=center NYRalign=center Alexis Lafrenierealign=center Trippingalign=center 6:47align=center 2:00
2ndalign=center NYRalign=center Chris Kreideralign=center Hookingalign=center 0:34align=center 2:00
align=center NYIalign=center Anders Leealign=center Slashingalign=center 4:19align=center 2:00
3rdalign=center NYIalign=center Scott Mayfieldalign=center Trippingalign=center 10:36align=center 2:00
align=center NYIalign=center Alexander Romanovalign=center Roughingalign=center 13:40align=center 2:00
align=center NYRalign=center Vincent Trocheckalign=center Roughingalign=center 13:40align=center 2:00
align=center NYIalign=center Mathew Barzalalign=center Hookingalign=center 14:16align=center 2:00
align=center NYIalign=center Scott Mayfieldalign=center Trippingalign=center 17:32align=center 2:00
Shots by period
Team123OTTotal
NYR align=center 7 align=center 13 align=center 16 align=center 2 align=center 38
NYI align=center 18 align=center 17 align=center 6 align=center 0 align=center 41
Power play opportunities
TeamGoals/Opportunities
NY Rangers 3/5
NY Islanders 2/2
Three star selections
TeamPlayerStatistics
1stNYRVincent Trocheck2 goals, 1 assist
2ndNYRArtemi Panarin1 goal, 2 assists
3rdNYIBrock Nelson1 goal, 1 assist

Entertainment

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

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

Notes and References

  1. National Hockey League PR . PR_NHL . 1759377744956158299 . 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. . February 18, 2024.
  2. News: Devils to play Flyers, Rangers against Islanders at 2024 Stadium Series. NHL.com. June 3, 2023. June 4, 2023.
  3. News: Wyshynski. Greg. NHL reveals 'unprecedented' twin bill of outdoor games in N.J.. ESPN.com. June 3, 2023. June 4, 2023.
  4. News: Klein. Jeff Z.. Rangers on Road in the Bronx? Money May Be Why . The New York Times . January 25, 2014 . June 4, 2023.
  5. Web site: Hischier has 3 points, Devils defeat Flyers in Stadium Series. NHL.com . NHL . February 18, 2024.
  6. Web site: Panarin, Rangers rally for OT win against Islanders in Stadium Series Series. NHL.com . NHL . February 18, 2024.
  7. Web site: 2024-02-18 . Jonas Brothers heat up MetLife Stadium with pregame performance . 2024-02-18 . www.nhl.com . en.
  8. Web site: 2024-02-08 . The Gaslight Anthem to perform Devils' goal song at Stadium Series . 2024-02-18 . www.nhl.com . en.
  9. Web site: 2024-02-16 . NHL announces full entertainment lineup, special guests for Stadium Series . 2024-02-18 . www.nhl.com . en.
  10. Web site: 2024-02-16 . Stadium Series ‘dream come true’ for The Gaslight Anthem NHL.com . 2024-02-18 . www.nhl.com . en.
  11. Web site: 2024-02-17 . Devils, state of New Jersey on center stage during Stadium Series against Flyers . 2024-02-18 . www.nhl.com . en.
  12. Web site: Kulesa . Anna . Giants, Jets welcome Rangers, Islanders to their house at 2024 Stadium Series . NHL.com . 13 June 2024 . 18 February 2024.
  13. Web site: DiCristoforo . Andrea . 2023-08-30 . The Walt Disney Company Announces 100 Exclusive National Hockey League Games Across ESPN, ESPN+, ABC and Hulu Beginning October 10 . 2024-02-18 . ESPN Press Room U.S. . en-US.
  14. Web site: DiCristoforo . Andrea . 2024-02-13 . 2024 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series Headlines Five Exclusive Games this Week on ABC and ESPN+/Hulu . 2024-02-18 . ESPN Press Room U.S. . en-US.
  15. Web site: Sportsnet announces national broadcast schedule for 2023-24 NHL season . 2024-02-18 . Sportsnet.ca . en.

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