NHL Weekly Schedule

Week of March 17, 2025

	Mar 17	Mar 18	Mar 19	Mar 20	Mar 21	Mar 22	Mar 23
G#Games	5	9	2	14	1	14	7
G#Games	5	9	2	14	1	14	7

NHL Schedule 2024-25

Want to know who’s set to play this week in the NHL? Here we’ve provided an up-to-date weekly schedule so you can stay informed on which teams will be playing and who they’ll be facing. This schedule will keep you in the know from the opening puck drop in October, all the way to the Stanley Cup Final in May.

Not only is our NHL weekly schedule a great way to stay up-to-date with your favourite hockey team’s schedule, but it can also be advantageous as a tool for fantasy hockey enthusiasts and bettors. By seeing which team plays the most NHL games this week, fantasy hockey managers can determine which players will be in the best position to score the most points. Additionally, you can forecast advantageous matchups in which some players may be primed for a big showing.

For bettors, you can use the schedule to see when teams are on back-to-backs (an advantageous time to fade them), and get your bets in order ahead of time when a major talent mismatch will take place. Check out our weekly NHL schedule and use it to your advantage for all of the upcoming action.

NHL Schedule FAQ

Who plays the most NHL games this week?

The NHL season schedule is always shifting, with different teams playing the most games from week-to-week. Check out the Daily Faceoff schedule to learn which team will see the most action this week.

How many games does each NHL team play this week?

Each NHL teams schedule varies, but typically each squad plays between 3-5 games per week. Be sure to check out the Daily Faceoff schedule page to see when your favourite team plays this week.

When is the NHL All-Star Game in 2025?

The NHL All-Star Game will not occur in 2025, instead the NHL will be hosting the Four Nations Face-Off. This best-on-best tournament will pit the top players from Canada, the United States, Sweden, and Finland against each other in order to crown the top hockey nation in the world.

How many games are in an NHL season?

In the NHL, each team plays 82 regular season games. This means during the season there are a total of 1,312 games played during the regular season, plus the potential for 105 NHL Playoffs games if each seven-game series goes the distance.

How are NHL games scheduled?

NHL games are scheduled based on the division and conference of each respective franchise. Each team plays 41 home games and 41 away games, 26 games will be against teams within their own division, 24 games are played against teams in the other division within their conference, and finally the remaining 32 games are played against each team from the other conference.
This structure allows for each team to play each other for a minimum of two games, with each squad getting a home ice clash in each game.

When does the NHL season start?

The NHL season generally starts near the end of September or beginning of October. The first game of the 2024-25 NHL season started on October 4th as the New Jersey Devils faced off against the Buffalo Sabres in Czechia. The first North American NHL game took place on October 8th as the St. Louis Blues took on the Seattle Kraken.

Are there any international NHL games?

Yes, there are international NHL games. As a part of their “Global Series”, during the 2024-25 NHL season teams play each other in regular season matchups in neutral playing sites outside of North America. These games include the New Jersey Devils vs Buffalo Sabres in Czechia and the Dallas Stars VS Florida Panthers in Finland.

When is the NHL schedule released?

The NHL season schedule is released in the offseason, typically during the Summer. The 2024-25 NHL season schedule was officially announced on July 2nd, which further added to the excitement of the NHL offseason as it opened on July 1st.