Test Your Hockey IQ This July
NHL Connections Game Today July 2026 is a free hockey word puzzle where you sort 16 NHL-related words into 4 groups of 4. Each group shares a hidden connection — from Original Six teams to hockey slang, penalty types to Stanley Cup dynasty teams.
🏒 July 2026 NHL Puzzle: The NHL offseason is heating up! This month's puzzle features Original Six history, penalty types, hockey positions, and 2020s Stanley Cup champions. Can you sort all 16 words before running out of mistakes?
How to Play This Hockey Puzzle
Lace up your skates and drop the puck:
- Read the ice: Scan all 16 hockey words for team names, penalties, positions, and slang
- Draft your lineup: Select 4 words sharing a hidden NHL connection
- Make your play: Hit Submit — correct groups are revealed with their color
- Don't take penalties: You only get 4 mistakes. "One away" means swap one word
NHL Puzzle Tips
- Watch for double meanings: "LIGHTNING" is both a team and weather — context matters
- Know your Original Six: Canadiens, Rangers, Bruins, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, Red Wings
- Penalties vs. positions: "HOOKING" is a penalty, "CENTER" is a position — don't mix them
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Frequently Asked Questions
A free daily hockey word puzzle where you sort 16 NHL-related words into 4 groups of 4, each sharing a hidden connection related to ice hockey.
Original Six teams, hockey penalties, player positions, and 2020s Stanley Cup champions.
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