How many teams play in the NHL?

The NHL has 32 teams, split equally across 4 divisions in 2 conferences. Of those 32 teams, 7 play in Canada and 25 play in the United States.

When does the NHL season start and end?

The regular season runs from October to April, after a September pre-season. The playoffs follow and usually end in June.

Where is the NHL Winter Classic this year?

The 2027 Discover NHL Winter Classic takes place on December 31, 2026, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. The Utah Mammoth host the Colorado Avalanche in the first outdoor NHL game ever played in Utah.

Where is the 2026 Heritage Classic?

The 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic is set for Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg. The Winnipeg Jets host the Montreal Canadiens.

Where are the NHL international games this year?

The NHL has scheduled 4 games in Europe during the 2026-2027 season. The Carolina Hurricanes and the Seattle Kraken play in Helsinki on November 12 and 14, 2026, and the Chicago Blackhawks and the Ottawa Senators play in Dusseldorf on December 18 and 20, 2026.

Which NHL arena is the biggest?

The Bell Centre in Montreal is the largest arena in the NHL, with 21,105 seats for hockey. It has been the home of the Montreal Canadiens since 1996.

Can I pay for NHL travel with points?

Yes. Aeroplan, WestJet Rewards, VIPorter, and United MileagePlus cover the flight, while flexible currencies like Scene+, TD Rewards, and BMO Rewards apply against travel purchases you have already made, including hotels, trains, and car rentals.

Which credit card is best for an NHL road trip?

It depends on where you're going. For games in the United States or Europe, a card with no foreign transaction fees, like the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card, saves 2.5% on every purchase abroad. For Canadian games, a card that earns transferable points, such as the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card or the CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Card, gives you more ways to book the flight.