r/nhl

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About r/nhl

The official subreddit of the National Hockey League! News, results, pictures, videos and discussion from around the league.

The community at a glance

r/nhl is a Subreddit for Professional Sports Fans and Hockey Fans with roughly 2.6M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Hockey communities list. It is the 9th largest community in the Professional Sports topic page.

Roughly 62K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Nhl, Hockey, and Teams. Product recommendations often mention nhl team, nhl jerseys, and hockey books.

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2.6M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +62K members
Growth: +2.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 18K members
  • 2014: 13K members
  • 2015: 10K members
  • 2016: 14K members
  • 2017: 20K members
  • 2018: 26K members
  • 2019: 58K members
  • 2020: 44K members
  • 2021: 67K members
  • 2023: 1.0M members
  • 2024: 1.2M members
  • 2025: 89K members
  • 2026: 54K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 0 members
  • Sep: 0 members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 5K members
  • Dec: 6K members
  • Jan: 8K members
  • Feb: 8K members
  • Mar: 6K members
  • Apr: 9K members
  • May: 9K members
  • Jun: 9K members
  • Jul: 5K members

Topics

  • Nhl
    168 posts in the past month
    #1
    Nhl
    168
  • Hockey
    65 posts in the past month
    #2
    Hockey
    65
  • Teams
    14 posts in the past month
    #3
    Teams
    14
  • Players
    11 posts in the past month
    #4
    Players
    11
  • Player
    10 posts in the past month
    #5
    Player
    10

Flair

  • News
    51 posts in the past month
    1. FREE: Alex Ovechkin delays NHL retirement, re-signs with Washington Capitals on 1-year deal
    2. McKenna asked Jeff O'Neill if it's okay for him to wear #92
    3. Alex Ovechkin says he’ll try for 1,000 career goals: ‘Everything will depend on my desire and health’
    #1
    News
    FREE: Alex Ovechkin delays NHL retirement, re-signs with Washington Capitals on 1-year deal · McKenna asked Jeff O'Neill if it's okay for him to wear #92 · Alex Ovechkin says he’ll try for 1,000 career goals: ‘Everything will depend on my desire and health’
    51
  • Discussion
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Dylan Guenther may be the best value contract in the NHL. This one already looks good and will only become better and better. 40g 73pts last season.
    2. Stuart Skinner to Winnipeg. What does this mean for Hellebyuck?
    3. [JasonGregor] Canadiens with a friendly schedule 👀
    #2
    Discussion
    Dylan Guenther may be the best value contract in the NHL. This one already looks good and will only become better and better. 40g 73pts last season. · Stuart Skinner to Winnipeg. What does this mean for Hellebyuck? · [JasonGregor] Canadiens with a friendly schedule 👀
    11
  • Highlight
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Accurate
    2. Found this gem of a article in my basement from 2018.
    3. This would be insane (via albyox on Twitter)
    #3
    Highlight
    Accurate · Found this gem of a article in my basement from 2018. · This would be insane (via albyox on Twitter)
    4
  • Other
    4 posts in the past month
    1. With the news being official, I can tell my story!
    2. No. 6 Calgary Flames pick Carson Carels chose to celebrate the NHL Draft at his family's farm near Cypress River, Manitoba.
    3. NHL season has ended but the AIHL (Australian League) had 99 goals last weekend!
    #4
    Other
    With the news being official, I can tell my story! · No. 6 Calgary Flames pick Carson Carels chose to celebrate the NHL Draft at his family's farm near Cypress River, Manitoba. · NHL season has ended but the AIHL (Australian League) had 99 goals last weekend!
    4
  • Art
    3 posts in the past month
    1. “Leaked” NHL 27 Cover /s
    2. NHL27 Concept Covers
    3. New favorite player pic
    #5
    Art
    “Leaked” NHL 27 Cover /s · NHL27 Concept Covers · New favorite player pic
    3

Product recommendations

  • nhl team
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Looking to start following the sport, what team would you recommend?
    2. What NHL team would you recommend for a Cardinals/Titans/Spurs fan
    3. What current playoff teams would you recommend to a new hockey fan to check out to really get them hooked?
    #1
    nhl team
    Looking to start following the sport, what team would you recommend? · What NHL team would you recommend for a Cardinals/Titans/Spurs fan · What current playoff teams would you recommend to a new hockey fan to check out to really get them hooked?
    9
  • nhl jerseys
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best place to buy a jersey that’s NOT the nhl shop, been done dirty too many times now
    2. Can anyone recommend an online store to purchase NHL jerseys?
    3. I want to buy a Blues jersey online with cheap price, any good websites recommend ?
    #2
    nhl jerseys
    Best place to buy a jersey that’s NOT the nhl shop, been done dirty too many times now · Can anyone recommend an online store to purchase NHL jerseys? · I want to buy a Blues jersey online with cheap price, any good websites recommend ?
    3
  • hockey books
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Just getting into hockey, anyone recommend any good hockey books?
    2. Books you'd recommend
    #3
    hockey books
    Just getting into hockey, anyone recommend any good hockey books? · Books you'd recommend
    2
  • hockey podcasts
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Most recommended podcasts for a new guy to the league?
    2. Can anyone recommend to me any good Hockey podcasts or Youtube talk channels?
    #4
    hockey podcasts
    Most recommended podcasts for a new guy to the league? · Can anyone recommend to me any good Hockey podcasts or Youtube talk channels?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/nhl for?
Best for Professional Sports Fans and Hockey Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/nhl free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/nhl have?
Roughly 2.6M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/nhl on?
r/nhl runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/nhl cover?
On the Hive Index, r/nhl is organized under Professional Sports Fans, Hockey Fans.
How do I join r/nhl?
You can join r/nhl by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Professional Sports communities like?
The largest sports category on the site, covering betting, fan discussion, and athlete coverage across major leagues. Discord dominates with sports betting communities and pick sharing servers alongside official fan communities, while Reddit hosts team-specific subreddits for virtually every professional franchise.
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