NHL Countdown
1 month, 3 days, 7 hours, 8 minutes and 46 seconds till the next NHL game
Tue, Sep 29, 5:00 PM
Pick your team. Get your countdown.
Anaheim Ducks
Boston Bruins
Buffalo Sabres
Calgary Flames
Carolina Hurricanes
Chicago Blackhawks
Colorado Avalanche
Columbus Blue Jackets
Dallas Stars
Detroit Red Wings
Edmonton Oilers
Florida Panthers
Los Angeles Kings
Minnesota Wild
Montréal Canadiens
Nashville Predators
New Jersey Devils
New York Islanders
New York Rangers
Ottawa Senators
Philadelphia Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins
San Jose Sharks
Seattle Kraken
St. Louis Blues
Tampa Bay Lightning
Toronto Maple Leafs
Utah Mammoth
Vancouver Canucks
Vegas Golden Knights
Washington Capitals
Winnipeg Jets
NHL FAQ
How many days until the NHL season starts?
The 2026-27 NHL season starts on September 29, 2026. Use the live countdown above for the exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining.
When does the NHL season start?
NHL puck drop is on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
How many teams are in the NHL?
The National Hockey League has 32 teams.
How long is the NHL season?
The NHL regular season runs 82 games per team, typically from October to June.