349 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 11 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/nhl Traffic & Engagement r/nhl Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/nhl Most Active Times When r/nhl Is Most Active
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r/nhl Flair Performance r/nhl Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 88 (60.3%) | 119 |
| Question | 21 (14.4%) | 49 |
| News | 16 (11.0%) | 94 |
| Other | 12 (8.2%) | 179 |
| Highlight | 5 (3.4%) | 71 |
| Art | 4 (2.7%) | 4 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/nhl Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/nhl
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| nhl | 68 (19.5%) | 31 | 40 |
| cup | 33 (9.5%) | 158 | 75 |
| team | 27 (7.7%) | 116 | 92 |
| teams | 20 (5.7%) | 48 | 77 |
| stanley | 19 (5.4%) | 201 | 99 |
| hockey | 19 (5.4%) | 71 | 34 |
| season | 17 (4.9%) | 55 | 28 |
| mcdavid | 13 (3.7%) | 56 | 44 |
| expansion | 13 (3.7%) | 48 | 89 |
| years | 13 (3.7%) | 405 | 119 |
r/nhl Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/nhl
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 12 | 6 |
| nhl.com | 9 | 48 |
| youtu.be | 6 | 15 |
| nytimes.com | 4 | 23 |
| instagram.com | 3 | 0 |
r/nhl Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/nhl
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Two years ago today:
Retired NHLer Sean Avery appears in his 3rd Chris Nolan movie
Kelly Hrudey announces his firing from SportsNet
Statement from Connor Hellebuyck:
Happy 39th, Sid The Kid!
Since it’s August y’all remember bubble playoffs
Crosby makes Hagel smile
Dustin Byfuglien deletes Mark Stone
Kotkaniemi’s day with the Stanley Cup
Dallas Stars’ Ai renderings has incorrect logos and jerseys
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two years ago today: | 3.1K | 91 | image | Aug 29 |
| Retired NHLer Sean Avery appears in his 3rd Chris Nolan movie | 1.9K | 109 | image | Aug 4 |
| Kelly Hrudey announces his firing from SportsNet | 1.8K | 251 | image | Aug 5 |
| Statement from Connor Hellebuyck: | 1.7K | 630 | image | Aug 27 |
| Happy 39th, Sid The Kid! | 1.6K | 175 | image | Aug 7 |
| Since it’s August y’all remember bubble playoffs | 1.6K | 84 | image | Aug 11 |
| Crosby makes Hagel smile | 1.4K | 49 | image | Aug 8 |
| Dustin Byfuglien deletes Mark Stone | 1.2K | 130 | image | Aug 10 |
| Kotkaniemi’s day with the Stanley Cup | 1.2K | 93 | image | Aug 5 |
| Dallas Stars’ Ai renderings has incorrect logos and jerseys | 1.1K | 135 | image | Aug 14 |
r/nhl Audience Overlap r/nhl Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/nhl FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/nhl
What's the best time to post on r/nhl?
Based on posting volume, r/nhl is most active on Saturdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/nhl?
r/nhl averages 11 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/nhl get?
Posts on r/nhl average about 126 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/nhl get most?
On r/nhl, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts