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How Long is an NHL Game?

Understanding the Standard NHL Game Length In the National Hockey League (NHL), the standard game length is 60 minutes, divided into three periods of 20 minutes each. The game clock starts at 20:00 and counts down to 0:00 in each period, with a 17-minute intermission between the second and third periods. During the game, the clock stops for certain reasons,…