Oct 3 (Reuters) – Key dates for the 2017-18 National Hockey League season:

Oct. 4 – Regular season begins

Nov. 10-11 – Colorado vs. Ottawa in Stockholm

Nov. 13 – Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Celebration

Dec. 16 – NHL 100 Classic: Montreal at Ottawa (outdoor game)

Jan. 1 – Buffalo at New York Rangers (outdoor game)

Jan. 27-28 – All-Star Weekend in Tampa Bay

Feb. 26 – Trade Deadline

March 3 – Toronto at Washington (outdoor game)

April Friv 7 – Last day of regular season

April 11 – First day of the Stanley Cup Playoffs (Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Gene Cherry)