In hockey, a team typically consists of six players on the ice at any given time, including one goaltender and five skaters. These skaters are usually divided the following positions:
- left wing
- center
- right wing
- defensemen x 2
However, during gameplay, teams can substitute players from their bench as needed, allowing for a much larger total roster size.
NHL teams have 23 players on their roster, but may have fewer due to salary considerations. Only 20 players dress for each game: 12 forwards, 6 defensemen, and 2 goalies, leaving some as healthy scratches.
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