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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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Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay LightningNHLThe Lightning try to stave off elimination in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Panthers. Florida pushed Tampa Bay to the brink with a 5-3 victory in Game 3. Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) scored twice, while Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves.
Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple LeafsNHLThe Maple Leafs try again to knot up their first-round set against the Bruins in Game 4. Brad Marchand recorded two goals and an assist in the third period of Boston's 4-2 victory over Toronto in Game 3, pushing the B's ahead 2-1 in the series.
Dallas Stars at Vegas Golden KnightsNHLThe Golden Knights triumphantly return home, up 2-0 entering Game 3 of their first-round series with the Stars. Vegas outscored Dallas 7-4 in Texas, with Jonathan Marchessault and Jack Eichel each posting a goal and an assist in a 3-1 Game 2 win.
Carolina Hurricanes at New York IslandersNHLThe Islanders try to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Hurricanes in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round set. In Game 3, goaltender Frederik Andersen made 29 stops to guide Carolina to a 3-2 victory and a 3-0 series lead over New York.
New York Rangers at Washington CapitalsNHLThe Rangers aim to grab a dominant 3-0 lead in Game 3 of their first-round series versus the Capitals. New York topped Washington 4-3 in Game 2 to successfully defend home ice. Mika Zibanejad (NYR) scored and set up K'Andre Miller's shorthanded goal.
Winnipeg Jets at Colorado AvalancheNHLThe Avalanche host the Jets for Game 4 of this West quarterfinal. In Game 3, Colorado scored five third-period goals to crush Winnipeg 6-2 and take a 2-1 series lead. Colorado has put 15 goals past Vezina candidate Connor Hellebuyck (WPG) in the set.
Vancouver Canucks at Nashville PredatorsNHLThe Predators try to level their first-round series against the Pacific champion Canucks in Game 4. Backup goaltender Casey DeSmith earned his first postseason victory at the age of 32 in Game 3, turning aside 29 shots to lead Vancouver to a 2-1 win.
New York Rangers at Washington CapitalsNHLThe Capitals need a win to stay alive in Game 4 of their East quarterfinal against the Rangers. New York pushed Washington to the brink with a 3-1 decision in Game 3. Mika Zibanejad and Vincent Trocheck share the Rangers' lead with five points each.
Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles KingsNHLThe Kings try to pick up the pieces, down 2-1 entering Game 4 of this first-round series with the Oilers. Edmonton thrashed Los Angeles 6-1 in Game 3 to grab the edge in the set. Zach Hyman scored his fifth and sixth goals of the series for Edmonton.
Dallas Stars at Vegas Golden KnightsNHLAcción del juego 4 de la Primera Ronda de la Conferencia Oeste. Vegas Golden Knights se enfrenta a Dallas Stars. Desde la T-Mobile Arena, en Nevada, Estados Unidos.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida PanthersNHLAcción del juego 5 de la Primera Ronda de la Conferencia Este. Florida Panthers se enfrenta a Tampa Bay. Desde la Amerant Bank Arena, en Florida, Estados Unidos.
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