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NHLThe National Hockey League (NHL) is a winter pro ice hockey league, founded on November 26, 1917 in Montreal, Canada. The league once consisted of only six teams in the US and Canada, with the original six teams being the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, and New York Rangers. Although there have been several expansions over the years, the original six teams remain in the league. Today, the NHL consists of 31 teams, including 24 in the US and seven in Canada, and is considered to be one of the premier professional ice hockey leagues in the world.
The NHL season consists of 162 games per regular season, where teams battle to get the coveted Stanley Cup and represent their country in the playoffs. The playoffs begin after the regular season ends and feature 16 teams competing for the Stanley Cup. During playoffs, the format is a best-of-seven series for each playoffs round.
The most popular players in the current season include struggling Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs; big name Vladimir Tarasenko of the St. Louis Blues; Russian Magician Evgeni Malkin from the Pittsburgh Penguins; Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers; and multi-talented Patrice Bergeron from the Boston Bruins.
The NHL has several prestigious awards each season, including Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player displaying excellence each season; the Calder Memorial Trophy, given to the top rookie player; the Ted Lindsay Award, chosen by the players themselves to recognize the best player each year; and the James Norris Memorial Trophy, given to the top defenseman in the league.
Hockey's history with the NHL dates back to the early 1900s, and its history is present to this day in the form of records and statistics. Some of the most iconic records in hockey against teams include the Detroit Red Wings with most consecutive seasons with at least one player scoring 90 points; the Montreal Canadiens with the most Stanley Cup Championships (24); and the Toronto Maple Leafs with the most consecutive playoff appearances (29). During the 2020-2021 season, Edmonton Oilers superstar, Connor McDavid, broke a long-standing NHL record of Hart Trophy winners scoring more than 120 points with his 126 points.
With its rich history and current figures in the ice hockey arena, the NHL continues to be a beloved worldwide professional league and brings entertainment to its viewers across the world.
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Washington Capitals at Philadelphia FlyersNHLPhiladelphia and Washington, battling for the East's final wild-card spot, finish their regular seasons. The Flyers kept their postseason hopes alive with wins over the Rangers and Devils. Philadelphia has not qualified for the playoffs since 2020.
Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida PanthersNHLAuston Matthews tries to hit a historic milestone when his Maple Leafs play the Panthers. Matthews can become the ninth 70-goal scorer in NHL history, and first since 1992-93, after potting No. 69 in an overtime loss to Detroit on April 13.
Detroit Red Wings at Montreal CanadiensNHLThe Red Wings and Canadiens complete a home-and-home and their regular season. Detroit kept the lights on for a potential playoff berth with a gutsy 5-4 overtime win in Toronto on April 13. The Wings have earned points in four straight road games.
Seattle Kraken at Winnipeg JetsNHLThe Kraken and the Jets play the rubber match of their regular-season series in Canada. The teams traded wins in early March with Seattle's 4-3 victory being matched by Laurent Brossoit's 17-save shutout in Winnipeg's 3-0 triumph on March 8.
Ottawa Senators at Boston BruinsNHLThe Bruins aim to complete a sweep of the Senators in the regular-season finale for both clubs. Boston outscored Ottawa 9-4 in two wins earlier this year, although one victory required overtime. David Pastrnak (BOS) scored four of the nine goals.
Boston Bruins at Washington CapitalsNHLThe Capitals host the Bruins in a crucial contest loaded with postseason implications. Washington is vying for a playoff berth while Boston battles for the Atlantic title. The sides split a pair of meetings this season with each winning on the road.
Minnesota Wild at Los Angeles KingsNHLThe playoff-bound Kings try to continue their recent dominance of the Wild. Los Angeles seeks to secure third place in the Pacific. The Kings beat the Wild twice this season by a combined 13-3 score, and have won four of the last five engagements.
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Carolina Hurricanes at Chicago BlackhawksNHLThe playoff-bound Hurricanes seek their sixth straight victory over the Blackhawks. Carolina has won 18 of 23 meetings since the start of 2015-16 following a 6-3 decision in February. Chicago will miss the postseason for the fourth year in a row.
Colorado Avalanche at Vegas Golden KnightsNHLWestern Conference rivals in the Avalanche and Golden Knights reconnect for their all-or-nothing series of late. The home side has prevailed in the last three engagements with a pair of 3-0 triumphs for Colorado sandwiching a 7-0 Vegas victory.
Montreal Canadiens at Detroit Red WingsNHLThe Red Wings and Canadiens kick off a home-and-home series to end their regular seasons. Detroit is pursuing the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. The clubs split two meetings this season with the road side winning each in overtime.
Ottawa Senators at New York RangersNHLThe Rangers conclude their regular season by hosting the Senators. The first two meetings this season, both in Ottawa, resulted in each side recording a blowout victory. New York superstar Artemi Panarin collected five points in those games.
San Jose Sharks at Edmonton OilersNHLThe Oilers and Sharks conclude their yearly set. After San Jose's shocking 3-2 early-season win contributed to the dismissal of Edmonton coach Jay Woodcroft, the Oilers responded with a 5-0 shutout on Dec. 28, 2023 behind Stuart Skinner's 25 saves.
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