History of the National Hockey League (2017–present)

The National Hockey League (NHL) began its second century in 2017. Since then, the NHL has grown from 30 to 32 teams with the addition of the Vegas Golden Knights and the Seattle Kraken to the Western Conference. The COVID-19 pandemic was a major disruption to the league during the 2019–20, 2020–21 and 2021–22 seasons. The NHL played games without spectators in controlled conditions. The Arizona Coyotes indefinitely suspended operations following the 2023–24 season; the team's hockey assets, including its roster and coaches, were transferred to the newly-founded Utah Hockey Club (now Utah Mammoth) franchise. This era saw the emergence of Connor McDavid as a superstar, becoming the first player in nearly 30 years to record 150 points in a single season, among other accomplishments.

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