National Hockey League

The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, widely considered to be the premier professional ice hockey league in the world. The league consists of 32 teams: 25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is divided into two conferences, each consisting of two divisions. The Eastern Conference includes the Atlantic and Metropolitan Divisions, while the Western Conference has the Central and Pacific Divisions. Teams play a combination of games against divisional opponents, conference opponents, and inter-conference opponents throughout the regular season, with the goal of qualifying for the playoffs. Don’t miss the chance for seats to your favorite team’s next home game. Buy NHL tickets and VIP packages now to see your favorite team play in the 2023 NHL Playoffs!

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NHL Schedule & Tickets

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Upcoming Games: 1423
  • Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Seattle Kraken
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location M5J 2X2, 40 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, CA
    Tickets
  • Philadelphia Flyers vs. New Jersey Devils
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:00 PM
    Tickets
  • Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:00 PM
    Tickets
  • Boston Bruins vs. San Jose Sharks
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:00 PM
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  • Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location 27607, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC, US
    Tickets
  • Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:00 PM
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  • Montreal Canadiens vs. Florida Panthers
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location H3B 5E8, 1260 De La Gauchetiere Street, Montreal, QC, CA
    Tickets
  • Nashville Predators vs. Minnesota Wild
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:00 PM
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  • Winnipeg Jets vs. Edmonton Oilers
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location R3C 5S4, 345 Graham Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, CA
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  • St. Louis Blues vs. Buffalo Sabres
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location 63103, 1401 Clark Avenue, St. Louis, MO, US
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  • Arizona Coyotes vs. Colorado Avalanche
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location 85281, 411 S. Packard Drive, Tempe, AZ, US
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  • Calgary Flames vs. Dallas Stars
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location T2G 2W1, 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, AB, CA
    Tickets
  • Vancouver Canucks vs. Vegas Golden Knights
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location V6B 6G1, 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver, BC, CA
    Tickets
  • Anaheim Ducks vs. Washington Capitals
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:00 PM
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  • Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Ottawa Senators
    Dec
    01
    Fri
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location 43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH, US
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  • New Jersey Devils vs. San Jose Sharks
    Dec
    01
    Fri
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location 07102, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ, US
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  • Dallas Stars vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
    Dec
    02
    Sat
    2023
    1:00 PM
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  • Winnipeg Jets vs. Chicago Blackhawks
    Dec
    02
    Sat
    2023
    2:00 PM
    location R3C 5S4, 345 Graham Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, CA
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  • Nashville Predators vs. New York Rangers
    Dec
    02
    Sat
    2023
    3:30 PM
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  • Florida Panthers vs. New York Islanders
    Dec
    02
    Sat
    2023
    6:00 PM
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  • Ottawa Senators vs. Seattle Kraken
    Dec
    02
    Sat
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location K2V 1A5, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, ON, CA
    Tickets
  • Carolina Hurricanes vs. Buffalo Sabres
    Dec
    02
    Sat
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location 27607, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC, US
    Tickets
  • Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings
    Dec
    02
    Sat
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location H3B 5E8, 1260 De La Gauchetiere Street, Montreal, QC, CA
    Tickets
  • Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers
    Dec
    02
    Sat
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location 15219, 1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, US
    Tickets
  • Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins
    Dec
    02
    Sat
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location M5J 2X2, 40 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, CA
    Tickets
  • Arizona Coyotes vs. St. Louis Blues
    Dec
    02
    Sat
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location 85281, 411 S. Packard Drive, Tempe, AZ, US
    Tickets
  • Anaheim Ducks vs. Colorado Avalanche
    Dec
    02
    Sat
    2023
    7:00 PM
    Tickets
  • Vegas Golden Knights vs. Washington Capitals
    Dec
    02
    Sat
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location 89158, 3780 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV, US
    Tickets
  • Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks
    Dec
    02
    Sat
    2023
    8:00 PM
    location T2G 2W1, 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, AB, CA
    Tickets
  • Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks
    Dec
    03
    Sun
    2023
    1:00 PM
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About National Hockey League (NHL)

  • Founding and Expansion

The NHL was established in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on November 26, 1917, as a replacement for the recently disbanded National Hockey Association (NHA). Initially, the NHL had four teams: the Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, and Toronto Arenas. The league expanded to the United States in the 1920s and by the late 1940s, the league consisted of the “Original Six” teams: the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, and Chicago Blackhawks. Significant expansion began in 1967 when the league doubled in size to 12 teams.
Since then, the NHL has continued to expand and as of my last update in September 2021, the league consists of 32 teams: 25 in the United States and 7 in Canada.

  • NHL Structure

The NHL is divided into two conferences, each consisting of two divisions. The Eastern Conference includes the Atlantic and Metropolitan Divisions, while the Western Conference has the Central and Pacific Divisions. Teams play a combination of games against divisional opponents, conference opponents, and inter-conference opponents throughout the regular season, with the goal of qualifying for the playoffs.

  • The Stanley Cup

The ultimate prize in the NHL is the Stanley Cup, awarded annually to the playoff champion. The playoffs typically start in April and can run into early June. The playoffs are a best-of-seven series elimination tournament, with teams needing to win four rounds (a total of 16 games) to capture the Stanley Cup.

  • Notable Players

The NHL has been home to many of the greatest players in hockey history, including Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, Maurice Richard, and more recently players like Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, and Connor McDavid.

  • International Influence

Over time, the NHL has become more international, with players from Europe, Russia, and other parts of the world making significant contributions. This has helped spread the popularity of the game globally.