NHL

Your Team. Your App. The official app of the NHL®.

The Official NHL® app is your one-stop-shop for all things hockey. From dekes and dangles, to overtime winners and cellys, to news, scores, stats, and highlights; there’s no other app you need to unleash your hockey fandom. 

Key Features: 

• View key plays and pivotal moments with extensive game highlights 

• Follow every game this season from puck drop until the final horn 

• Stay up to date with every team’s scores, schedules, standings, videos, and rosters 

• Get the latest news for your favorite team and around the league 

• Set up team push notifications

By downloading and using the NHL® app, you acknowledge and agree that (i) you have read, understood and agreed to be bound by the NHL.com Terms of Service (https://www.nhl.com/info/terms-of-service) and (ii) the information you provide will be handled in accordance with the NHL.com Privacy Policy (https://www.nhl.com/info/privacy-policy). 

Features and content within the NHL® app are subject to change. 

 NHL, the NHL Shield and the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. 

NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams. © NHL 2023. All Rights Reserved. 

What's New in the Latest Version 14.12.3

Last updated on Apr 18, 2024

- Performance enhancements
- Bug fixes

NHL, short for National Hockey League, is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, consisting of 32 teams divided into two conferences, the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. Each conference is further divided into two divisions, with 16 teams in each conference.

Gameplay and Rules

NHL games are played on a sheet of ice measuring 200 feet long and 85 feet wide, with two goals at each end. Each team consists of six players on the ice at a time, including a goaltender, two defensemen, and three forwards. The objective of the game is to score more goals than the opposing team by hitting a puck into the net. Players use sticks to shoot, pass, and control the puck, while goalies use their bodies and equipment to block shots.

The NHL has a complex set of rules and regulations that govern gameplay. These rules cover everything from offside to icing to penalties. Penalties are called when players violate the rules, and can result in the offending player being sent to the penalty box for a set amount of time.

Teams and Players

The NHL is home to some of the best ice hockey players in the world. Each team has a roster of around 23 players, including forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders. Forwards are responsible for scoring goals, while defensemen are responsible for preventing the other team from scoring. Goaltenders are the last line of defense, and are responsible for stopping shots on goal.

Some of the most famous NHL players of all time include Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Bobby Orr, and Gordie Howe. These players have all made significant contributions to the sport of ice hockey, and their names are synonymous with greatness.

Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy of the NHL. It is awarded to the team that wins the Stanley Cup Finals, a best-of-seven series played between the champions of the Eastern and Western Conferences. The Stanley Cup is one of the most prestigious trophies in all of sports, and winning it is the ultimate goal for every NHL team.

History

The NHL was founded in 1917, and has been in operation ever since. Over the years, the league has expanded from its original four teams to its current 32 teams. The NHL has also seen many changes in its rules and regulations, as well as the introduction of new technologies.

The NHL is a global sport, with teams in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The league has a large and passionate fan base, and its games are broadcast to millions of people around the world.