When Is The First Regular Season NHL Game?
The first regular season NHL game is October 2nd.
Introduction
The NHL regular season is set to begin on October 2, 2019.
NHL Season Format
The regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL) begins in October and ends in April. Each team plays 82 games, which are divided equally between home and away games. The nine Canadian teams play within the NHL’s Eastern Conference, while the 14 American teams make up the Western Conference.
The top three teams in each division qualify for the playoffs, as do the two wild-card teams – that is, the two non-division-winning teams with the best records. The playoffs are a best-of-seven tournament that begins in April and ends in June, with the Stanley Cup Final being the last series of the playoffs.
When is the first regular season NHL game?
The first regular season NHL game is October 2nd.
Conclusion
After a long off-season, the first regular season NHL game is finally here. The Chicago Blackhawks will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at 8:00 p.m. EST on October 4th, at the United Center in Chicago. So mark your calendars and set your DVRs, because this is one game you won’t want to miss.
