Get ready to face off, National Hockey League (NHL) is back and the 2023-2024 season starts on Oct.11 and runs through April 13, 2024. Be ready for the action, explore NHL schedules, teams, scores, and find out how to watch right here.
How To Watch NHL Games
REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP (only available in some areas)
TNT – 245
ESPN – 206
ABC –7
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NHL Schedule
Find your favorite NHL team’s schedule, scores from live games and more.
Key Dates
Key dates to mark on your calendar for the 2023-24 NHL season.
Jan. 1: 2024 NHL Winter Classic – Seattle Kraken vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Feb. 2-3: 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend
Feb. 17-18: 2024 NHL Stadium Series
March 8: Trade deadline
April 18: End of regular season
April 22: Start of Stanley Cup Playoffs
NHL Teams
There are 32 teams split into divisions within the Eastern and Western Conference. Explore the full team list below, which includes schedules, scores, roster and more.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
WESTERN CONFERENCE
NHL Top Questions
How many games in NHL season?
The NHL hosts a 1,312-game schedule, which is 82 games for each team.
How long are NHL games?
A standard NHL game run time is 60 minutes, divided into three 20-minute periods.
How many teams make the NHL playoffs?
16 teams make it to the NHL postseason.
How many Canadian teams are in the NHL?
There are seven Canadian teams in the NHL. They are Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Montréal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets.
Who won the Stanley Cup in 2023?
The Las Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup in 2023.
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