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NHL Overview

National Hockey League runs 32 clubs, cut into 4 divisions. Edmonton Oilers hold the best record at 4-0 and lead the Pacific. 50 games are on the card over the next week, starting with Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres on Oct 12.

At a glance

The figures a league page is opened to check. Only what the league actually reports is shown, so the set differs by sport and by how far into a season we are.

Clubs
32
Divisions
4
Games this week
50
Best record
4-0Edmonton Oilers

On the card

The next few fixtures anywhere in National Hockey League, soonest first. A matchup reads away side at home side, which is the order the league itself lists them.

MatchupDate
  • Florida PanthersatBuffalo SabresOct 12
  • Ottawa SenatorsatNew Jersey DevilsOct 12
  • Vegas Golden KnightsatMinnesota WildOct 12
  • New Jersey DevilsatDetroit Red WingsOct 13
  • Florida PanthersatColumbus Blue JacketsOct 13
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Division leaders

Who sits top of each division right now, in the league's own order. The full ladder, with every club and the rest of each division, is on the standings tab.

DivisionLeader
  • AtlanticTampa Bay Lightning4-1
  • CentralWinnipeg Jets3-1
  • MetropolitanCarolina Hurricanes5-1
  • PacificEdmonton Oilers4-0

Latest news

The most recent stories filed on National Hockey League, newest first. Scroll sideways for the rest, or open the news tab for everything on the wire.

Flyers winless in 7 games, their worst start in franchise historyThe winless Flyers lost 4-1 to the Hurricanes on Sunday and have been outscored 28-8 this season en route to the worst start in franchise history.Philadelphia Flyers · 1h agoTop Prospects Shine in Two Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Blowout Wins This WeekendWilkes-Barre/Scranton notched two big wins this weekend, both thanks to strong performances from top prospects.National Hockey League · 3h agoEx-Penguin Handed Controversial Punishment For SpearFormer Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evan Rodrigues is facing scrutiny for a dangerous play over the weekendNational Hockey League · 3h ago
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Who has scored the most goals in NHL history?Alex Ovechkin holds the record for the most individual career goals in NHL history. Which other players are at the top of the list?National Hockey League · 3h ago
Flyers struggle again, Tocchet has no answers in franchise-record 7th straight loss to open seasonTyson Foerster slid headfirst on the ice chasing a puck in a scoreless game and got tangled with Carolina's Jordan Martinook.Martinook did to Forester what the StanleyNational Hockey League · 4h ago
Flyers Fans Begin Turning on Rick Tocchet as 7-Game Losing Streak Sets Undesirable RecordThe Flyers have a one-way ticket to no man's land.National Hockey League · 4h ago

Teams in National Hockey League

  • Anaheim Ducksvs Flames · Oct 13
  • Boston Bruinsat Sharks · Oct 13
  • Buffalo Sabresvs Panthers · Oct 12
  • Calgary Flamesat Ducks · Oct 13
  • Carolina Hurricanesvs Capitals · Oct 13
  • Chicago Blackhawksvs Penguins · Oct 13
  • Colorado Avalancheat Stars · Oct 13
  • Columbus Blue Jacketsvs Panthers · Oct 13
  • Dallas Starsvs Avalanche · Oct 13
  • Detroit Red Wingsvs Devils · Oct 13
  • Edmonton Oilersat Kings · Oct 13
  • Florida Panthersat Sabres · Oct 12
  • Los Angeles Kingsvs Oilers · Oct 13
  • Minnesota Wildvs Golden Knights · Oct 12
  • Montreal Canadiensvs Sabres · Oct 13
  • Nashville Predatorsvs Golden Knights · Oct 13
  • New Jersey Devilsvs Senators · Oct 12
  • New York Islandersvs Canucks · Oct 13
  • New York Rangersvs Lightning · Oct 13
  • Ottawa Senatorsat Devils · Oct 12
  • Philadelphia Flyersvs Kraken · Oct 13
  • Pittsburgh Penguinsat Blackhawks · Oct 13
  • San Jose Sharksvs Bruins · Oct 13
  • Seattle Krakenat Flyers · Oct 13
  • St. Louis Bluesat Senators · Oct 13
  • Tampa Bay Lightningat Rangers · Oct 13
  • Toronto Maple Leafsat Mammoth · Oct 13
  • Utah Mammothvs Maple Leafs · Oct 13
  • Vancouver Canucksat Islanders · Oct 13
  • Vegas Golden Knightsat Wild · Oct 12
  • Washington Capitalsat Hurricanes · Oct 13
  • Winnipeg Jetsvs Wild · Oct 13

About National Hockey League

What the competition is, where the season stands, and what we publish for it. Assembled from the same rows the tables above render, so the two cannot disagree.

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.

The Oilers hold the best record in the league at 4-0. Leading the other divisions: the Senators in the Atlantic at 4-1, the Wild in the Central at 3-1, and the Hurricanes in the Metropolitan at 5-1. The Pacific is the tightest race on the board: the Oilers and the Golden Knights are level at 4-0.

In the most recent round of games on October 11, Carolina Hurricanes beat Philadelphia Flyers 4-1, New York Rangers beat Vancouver Canucks 6-2, and Seattle Kraken beat Washington Capitals 5-3. Next up on Monday, October 12, Florida Panthers visit Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators visit New Jersey Devils, and Vegas Golden Knights visit Minnesota Wild.

Coverage runs on every NHL game rather than a selection: a preview before puck drop with the line and the matchup keys, a recap after it with the final, the box score and the standouts, plus a weekly rundown of where the 2026-27 season stands and breaking NHL news as it lands. Follow any club above and both land in your inbox, free.

How the season works

The shape of a NHL season: how many clubs, how many games, how the field is cut and who reaches the postseason. A row is omitted rather than guessed.

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

Common questions

The questions people ask about National Hockey League, answered from the same figures on this page.

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.
Who has the best NHL record?
The Edmonton Oilers hold the best record in the league at 4-0.