When Does the NHL Season Begin?
The NHL season is set to begin on October 2nd.
Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming season.
Introduction
The NHL season begins in October and ends in early April. The regular season consists of 82 games, which are played over a span of about six months. The Stanley Cup playoffs follow the regular season, and the Stanley Cup Finals take place in June.
NHL Season
The National Hockey League season is the most highly anticipated time of the year for many fans. The long wait is finally over and the new season is about to begin. NHL teams have been preparing for this moment all offseason long and are ready to give it their all. So, when does the NHL season begin?
Pre-Season
Pre-season games begin in September. The regular season begins in October and runs until early April. The Stanley Cup playoffs begin in mid-April and continue into June.
Regular Season
The National Hockey League regular season begins in October and ends in early April. The actual dates vary from year to year, but the regular season typically starts on the second Wednesday in October and ends on the first Sunday in April. The playoffs then begin a few days later and can last into mid-June.
Playoffs
The National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs are a best-of-seven elimination tournament among the 16 teams that qualified for the playoffs. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded to the playoff champion at the end of the Finals.
Conclusion
The 2017-18 NHL season will begin on Wednesday, October 4th. The regular season will conclude on Sunday, April 8th, 2018. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are tentatively scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 11th and the Stanley Cup Final is tentatively scheduled for mid-June.
