When Is the NHL Season Start?
The NHL season is set to start on October 2nd.
Get all the details on what to expect from the upcoming season, including which teams will be playing each other.
Introduction
The NHL season is upon us once again. And, if you’re like many hockey fans, you can’t wait for the puck to drop. But, when does the NHL season start? Read on to find out.
The NHL season typically starts in October and runs through April, with the Stanley Cup playoffs occurring in May. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020-2021 season will look a little different. The season is set to start on December 1st, 2020 and will run until May 8th, 2021. The Stanley Cup playoffs will begin on May 11th and will conclude no later than July 8th, 2021.
NHL Season Start
The National Hockey League (NHL) season is upon us.
Pre-Season
The NHL season start is upon us, with training camps and pre-season games underway. But when does the regular season start?
The NHL’s regular season starts on Wednesday, October 2.
Regular Season
The NHL regular season starts in October and typically runs until early April, with each team playing 82 games. The Stanley Cup playoffs follow, culminating in the Stanley Cup Final in June.
Stanley Cup Playoffs
The National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup Playoffs begin on Wednesday, April 11. All 16 playoff teams will be in action that day, with four games on the schedule.
It’s the first time in NHL history that all 16 playoff teams will be in action on the opening day of the postseason.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs will feature two new play-in rounds this year. In each conference, the four lowest-seeded teams will compete in a best-of-five series to earn a spot in the first round of the playoffs.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs will culminate with the Stanley Cup Final, which is scheduled to begin on May 27 and end no later than June 15.
Conclusion
The NHL season is set to start on October 2nd.
