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 | The NHL may increase the number of games in the regular season from 82 to 84 so that teams play more often within the division10-06-2024 |
The NHL may increase the number of games in the regular season from 82 to 84.
The matter is expected to be discussed at the clubs` general managers` meeting in March 2023.
Some teams are unhappy that the number of games within the division is unbalanced. Â However, such matches usually attract more attention from fans and provide a larger audience on national and local television. Â
Currently, each team plays 3 or 4 matches against their division opponents (26 games in total);3 matches against teams from their conference from another division (24 games);2 matches against teams from another conference (32 games).
With the introduction of two additional matches, teams will be able to play 4 matches (two home and two away) against each division opponent (28 games). Â
It is noted that to implement this idea, the league, in particular, may reduce the number of preseason matches. Â
The NHL previously used an 84-game regular season system in two seasons (1992/93 and 1993/94). Each team then played 2 matches at neutral sites (in cities where there were no NHL clubs) in order to popularize the game. Â
The NHL may increase the number of games in the regular season from 82 to 84 so that teams play more often within the division