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National Hockey League 2026-27 Schedule
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Winnipeg JetsHellebuyck confirms he requested trade from Jets
Three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck publicly confirmed Thursday that he asked the Winnipeg Jets to trade him. Read full article
St. Louis BluesASU investigates workout where hockey player collapsed
Arizona State is investigating the circumstances of a workout in which hockey player Matthew Mayich collapsed. Read full article
ESPN sets 2026-27 NHL regular-season schedule
ESPN's 2026-27 regular-season NHL schedule includes 100 exclusive games. Read full article
Missing PWHL Walter Cup found, returned to Victoire
The Montreal Victoire's Walter Cup championship trophy, lost during shipment, has been found and returned to the team, the PWHL announced Monday. Read full article
Colorado AvalancheSakic confident Makar deal gets done before season
Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic said Sunday at an Avalanche alumni game that he is confident a contract extension for star defenseman Cale Makar will be signed Read full article
Replica of PWHL's championship trophy missing, league says
A replica of the Walter Cup, the trophy that belongs to the Professional Women's Hockey League champion Montreal Victoire, is missing, the league told The Associated Read full article
Garrett Rank wins his 4th Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur title
NHL referee Garrett Rank won his fourth Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship on Friday. Read full article
PWHL says Walter Cup replica trophy is missing
The PWHL says a replica of the Walter Cup, the trophy awarded to champion Montreal Victoire, has gone missing. The league confirmed the disappearance to The Associated Read full article
New York IslandersIslanders' 'Navy Lighthouse' wins fan jersey vote
The New York Islanders let fans choose their new third jersey design, and the "Navy Lighthouse" concept was selected as the winner. Read full article
Edmonton OilersLeon Draisaitl's 2025-26 season highlights recapped
A recap of Leon Draisaitl's standout moments from the 2025-26 NHL season has been compiled, though specific plays and stats were not detailed. Read full article
Boston BruinsBruins to play in Munich, Oilers in Cologne in 2027-28
The Bruins and Oilers will each play two regular-season games in Germany in the 2027-28 season with opponents to be determined. Read full article
Boston BruinsBruins, Oilers to play regular-season games in Germany
The Bruins will play two regular-season games in Munich and the Oilers will play two in Cologne as part of the NHL's 2027 schedule. Opponents for the games have not yet Read full article
Pittsburgh PenguinsDraft season begins with early 2027 prospect rankings
With the Hlinka Gretzky Cup finished, scouts have begun ranking top skaters for the 2027 NHL Draft, with Landon DuPont currently leading the watch list heading into the Read full article
Columbus Blue JacketsWerenski wants long-term future with Blue Jackets
Zach Werenski said he wants to remain with the Columbus Blue Jackets long term, with two seasons still remaining on his current contract. Read full article
St. Louis BluesHockey Canada extends bans on three players from 2018 case
Hockey Canada has extended international bans on three of the five players who were acquitted of sexual assault in the 2018 world junior case, keeping the suspensions in Read full article
NHL free agency period for 2026 set to begin June 30
NHL teams will begin making veteran additions starting June 30 as part of the 2026 free agency period. Read full article
Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins sign Ville Koivunen to eight-year, $32M deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract worth $32 million. The deal averages $4 million per year. Read full article
San Jose SharksCollin Graf re-signs with Sharks on three-year deal
Collin Graf re-signed with the Sharks on a three-year deal valued at $12.75 million. Last season, he recorded 21 goals and 25 assists in 81 games. Read full article
About National Hockey League
National Hockey League (NHL) is a hockey league of 32 clubs playing the 2026-27 season. The league is split into four divisions. A full NHL season is 82 games for each club, running from October to June. 16 of the 32 clubs reach the playoffs, so a 2026-27 season is as much about surviving the schedule as winning any one night of it. The divisions are Atlantic, Central, Metropolitan, and Pacific. Every club's schedule, roster and results live on its own page, and the standings on this one link straight to them.
In the most recent round of games on June 14, the Hurricanes beat the Golden Knights 3-0, the Avalanche beat the Kraken 2-0, and the Flames beat the Kings 3-1. Next up on Saturday, September 19, the Maple Leafs visit the Canadiens, the Stars visit the Blues, and the Canadiens visit the Maple Leafs.
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Recently Finished
Final scores from the last round of games across the league. Open one for the recap, box score and standouts.
All NHL teams
Every club in the National Hockey League, by division. Each one has its own page with the full schedule, roster and results.
Atlantic
Central
Metropolitan
How the NHL season works
The shape of the competition: how many clubs, how long the season runs, and how many of them reach the postseason.
- Clubs
- 32
- Divisions
- 4
- Clubs per division
- 8
- Regular season
- 82 games
- Season runs
- October to June
- Playoff field
- 16 teams
- Games league-wide
- 1,312
- Season
- 2026-27
NHL leaders
Who is out in front across the league this season, and the number they are leading with.
Recent NHL results
Final scores from the last round of games. Open one for the recap and box score.
Upcoming NHL games
What is next on the schedule. Open one for the preview and the line.
NHL questions, answered
The things people ask most about the National Hockey League season, answered from the same data this page runs on.
How many NHL teams are there?
National Hockey League has 32 clubs across 4 divisions.
How many games does each NHL team play?
Each club plays 82 regular-season games in the 2026-27 NHL season.
How many teams make the NHL playoffs?
16 teams reach the NHL playoffs.
When does the 2026-27 NHL season start?
The NHL season runs from October to June. Every NHL game on the schedule is listed on this page, with a preview before it and a recap after.
What are the NHL divisions?
The NHL divisions are Atlantic, Central, Metropolitan, and Pacific. The standings above show every club in each.
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