Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHL | 255 | — | 0 | 1244 | 1210 97.3% |
| 205 | — | 0 | 2368 | 2336 98.6% | |
| NHL.com | 202 | — | 0 | 1947 | 1605 82.4% |
| nhl.com | 67 | — | 0 | 115 | 85 73.9% |
| National Hockey League | 66 | — | 0 | 318 | 308 96.9% |
| here | 62 | — | 0 | 87 | 87 100% |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 41 | — | 0 | 79 | 75 94.9% |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 39 | — | 0 | 275 | 275 100% |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 39 | — | 0 | 180 | 178 98.9% |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 38 | — | 0 | 216 | 216 100% |
| Boston Bruins | 38 | — | 0 | 527 | 526 99.8% |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 34 | — | 0 | 287 | 285 99.3% |
| announced | 33 | — | 0 | 101 | 99 98% |
| San Jose Sharks | 29 | — | 0 | 753 | 752 99.9% |
| New York Rangers | 29 | — | 0 | 549 | 549 100% |
| Florida Panthers | 29 | — | 0 | 63 | 62 98.4% |
| Anaheim Ducks | 28 | — | 0 | 292 | 291 99.7% |
| Detroit Red Wings | 28 | — | 0 | 308 | 307 99.7% |
| www.nhl.com | 28 | — | 0 | 86 | 43 50% |
| Edmonton Oilers | 27 | — | 0 | 60 | 59 98.3% |
| Minnesota Wild | 27 | — | 0 | 41 | 35 85.4% |
| Dallas Stars | 27 | — | 0 | 35 | 34 97.1% |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 26 | — | 0 | 30 | 30 100% |
| Nashville Predators | 26 | — | 0 | 208 | 204 98.1% |
| Seattle Kraken | 26 | — | 0 | 49 | 48 98% |
| Vancouver Canucks | 26 | — | 0 | 31 | 30 96.8% |
| Washington Capitals | 25 | — | 0 | 235 | 235 100% |
| Ottawa Senators | 25 | — | 0 | 40 | 39 97.5% |
| Buffalo Sabres | 25 | — | 0 | 27 | 27 100% |
| Calgary Flames | 25 | — | 0 | 398 | 396 99.5% |
| New York Islanders | 25 | — | 0 | 32 | 32 100% |
| NHL Videos and Highlights | 24 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 0% |
| St. Louis Blues | 24 | — | 0 | 395 | 394 99.7% |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 24 | — | 0 | 38 | 38 100% |
| Colorado Avalanche | 24 | — | 0 | 34 | 34 100% |
| Montreal Canadiens | 23 | — | 0 | 1175 | 1173 99.8% |
| New Jersey Devils | 22 | — | 0 | 124 | 124 100% |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 20 | — | 0 | 24 | 23 95.8% |
| Winnipeg Jets | 19 | — | 0 | 52 | 49 94.2% |
| Connor McDavid | 16 | — | 0 | 40 | 40 100% |
| Los Angeles Kings | 16 | — | 0 | 17 | 17 100% |
| Privacy Policy | 16 | — | 0 | 6895 | 6849 99.3% |
| National Hockey League (NHL) | 16 | — | 0 | 16 | 13 81.2% |
| NHL Network | 15 | — | 0 | 23 | 23 100% |
| HERE | 13 | — | 0 | 13 | 13 100% |
| said | 13 | — | 0 | 38 | 37 97.4% |
| https://www.nhl.com/news/new-york-rangers-philadelphia-flyers-game-recap-january-17-2026 | 13 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 0% |
| Sidney Crosby | 13 | — | 0 | 17 | 15 88.2% |
| НХЛ | 12 | — | 0 | 41 | 19 46.3% |
| Red Wings | 11 | — | 0 | 13 | 12 92.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to nhl.com?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to nhl.com, sorted by the number of referring domains using each anchor. Anchor texts range from branded terms (like the domain name itself) to keyword-rich phrases that describe the linked content. The distribution of anchor texts reveals how other websites perceive and describe nhl.com.
What is anchor text?
Anchor text is the visible, clickable text in a hyperlink. Search engines use anchor text as a signal to understand what the linked page is about. For example, if many sites link to a page using the anchor text "best running shoes," search engines infer that the page is relevant to that topic. Anchor text appears in several forms: exact-match (contains target keywords), branded (uses the company or domain name), generic (like "click here"), and naked URLs.
Why is anchor text analysis important for SEO?
Anchor text analysis helps identify potential SEO risks and opportunities. A natural backlink profile has diverse anchor texts including branded terms, generic phrases, and topic-relevant keywords. Over-optimization, where too many backlinks use the same exact-match keyword anchor, can trigger search engine penalties. Conversely, understanding which anchors drive the most authority (measured by referring domain count and DR) helps prioritize link building efforts.
How many unique anchor texts does nhl.com have?
The anchor text report for nhl.com displays all distinct anchor texts grouped by their hash. Each row shows how many unique referring domains use that anchor, the total number of links, and the dofollow percentage. A high number of unique anchors generally indicates a healthy, natural backlink profile with diverse link sources.