Communities related to r/nhl, with what each one is for and how it differs. Member figures come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory.
r/nhl (about 2.6M members, directory rank #421) is the official National Hockey League subreddit for news, results and discussion around the league. Broader hockey and multi-sport rooms sit above it.
See also hockey vs nhl on SubMouse.
Stay on nhl for NHL league news and talk. Use hockey for NHL plus other hockey leagues and international play, and sports for multi-league sports headlines.
r/nhl — NHL
The official subreddit of the National Hockey League! News, results, pictures, videos and discussion from around the league.
hockey: the best game on earth
When to choose it: NHL plus PWHL, IIHF and other hockey beyond the NHL-only room.
Why it is here: Paired on hockey vs nhl; listed as related. Public description: discuss the NHL, PWHL, IIHF and all other hockey (about 3.1M members, rank #338).
How it differs from r/nhl: All-hockey scope versus NHL-official remit.
Reddit Sports
When to choose it: Sports news across NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and more.
Why it is here: Listed as related. Public description: sports news and highlights from major leagues (about 22.1M members, rank #31).
How it differs from r/nhl: Multi-sport hub versus hockey-specific rooms.
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Members and public descriptions come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory (as of 2026-11-09 UTC); 7-day growth measured from 2026-11-02. Directory rank is listing order. Guide updated 2026-11-07.