The NHL has set a new record for attendance, with a remarkable total of over 23 million fans attending games during the 2023-24 regular season.

This impressive attendance figure represents a capacity utilization rate of 96.9% across all 32 teams, based on 1,312 games played.

A significant contributor to this record was the Montreal Canadiens, who achieved 41 home sellouts, averaging over 21,000 fans per game and totaling 865,305 fans for the season.

The Canadiens consistently drew sellout crowds of 21,105 for each of their home games, showcasing their strong fan support.

The season also featured notable venues, including Wrigley Field and Ohio Stadium, the latter hosting the largest crowd of the season at 94,571, marking the second-largest in NHL history.

A highlight of the season was the Winter Classic held on March 1, 2025, at Ohio Stadium, which attracted a sellout crowd of 94,751 for the matchup between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings.

The Columbus Blue Jackets concluded their season with a record of 40-33-9, narrowly missing the playoffs by just two points behind Montreal for the final wild-card spot.

It's important to note that the reported attendance figures do not include events from the 4 Nations Face-Off, which featured international competition and averaged over 19,000 fans per game in Montreal and Boston.