How Many Games Are Played In The NHL Regular Season?
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The regular season for the National Hockey League (NHL) is 82 games long.
This is the minimum number of games that must be played in order for a team to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The playoffs are a single-elimination tournament where the best teams in the league compete for the championship.
82
Each team in the NHL regular season schedule plays a total of 82 games. These games are spread out over a span of about six and a half months, with each team playing 41 home games and 41 away games.
From October to April
The NHL regular season runs from October to April, with each team playing 82 games.
1,271
During the regular season, each team plays 82 games: 41 home games and 41 away games. 1,271 hockey games are played during the regular season.
