2017-18 NHL season

The 2017–18 NHL season will be the 101st season of operation (100th season of play) of the National Hockey League (NHL). With the addition of a new expansion team, the Vegas Golden Knights, 31 teams will compete in an 82-game regular season.

The regular season will begin in early October & end in early April with an exact schedule to be determined.

The 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs will then begin a few days afterwards, with the Stanley Cup Finals held in early June.