The NHL is made up of 32 ice hockey teams, with 24 based in the United States and 7 based in Canada. The newest addition to the league is the Seattle Kraken, who joined as an expansion team for the 2021-2022 season. Each club has its own distinct name, logo, colors, and loyal fan base. Popular NHL clubs include the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL clubs compete in an 82-game regular season schedule, followed by the Stanley Cup playoffs to determine the league’s annual champion. The NHL season typically runs from October to April, with the playoffs taking place in the spring.