Schedule — Tue, May 12, 2026
All match times are shown in U.S. Eastern Time (ET).
NHL: Games Today and Results
Hockey runs on a long 82-game schedule. National TV channels appear on a card when the league lists them, and each card opens the NHL game center.
NHL Schedule Basics: Regular Season and the Stanley Cup Playoffs
The NHL has 32 teams that each play 82 games, starting in October and ending in mid-April. Most weeknight games begin in the evening, with extra afternoon games on weekends.
Sixteen teams reach the Stanley Cup playoffs, eight from each conference. Every round is a best-of-seven series, and the final ends with the Stanley Cup, usually in June.
How many games are in an NHL season?
Each of the 32 teams plays 82 regular-season games.
How many teams make the NHL playoffs?
Sixteen, eight from each conference.
How can I find the TV channel for an NHL game?
The card shows the national channel when the NHL lists one. Otherwise open the NHL game center or check your local team broadcaster.
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