The NHL 2021-22 season kicks off on October 12 as the ice hockey league returns to an 82 game schedule. The NHL season was altered and shortened last season due to the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions.
Now, fans and punters will see the league return to the way it was pre-pandemic. The puck drops soon, so let’s look at the important dates, notes, and other factors in the build-up to the NHL 2021-22 season.