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How do international ice hockey rink dimensions differ from NHL rink dimensions?

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ice hockey Goalie Marc-André Fleury of the Vegas Golden Knights blocking a shot by Jakub Vrána of the Washington Capitals in game five of the 2018 Stanley Cup finals. The Capitals won the game and the series.

The dimensions of an ice hockey rink vary depending on the league and governing body. While the National Hockey League (NHL) utilizes a standard rink size of 200 feet (61 meters) in length and 85 feet (26 meters) in width, international rinks typically feature a wider surface.1

International ice hockey rinks generally measure between 184 and 200 feet in length and 85 to 98 feet in width. This increased width on international rinks compared to the standard NHL dimensions often results in a different style of play, as players have more space to maneuver across the ice.12