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The 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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New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes
NHLThe Hurricanes host the Islanders in Game 1 of their first-round series. Carolina swept New York in the 2019 second round, and needed six games to dismiss the Isles in 2023. The Canes have qualified for six straight postseasons under Rod Brind'Amour.
New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes
NHLThe Islanders try to hunker down against the Hurricanes in Game 2 of this Eastern Conference quarterfinal. New York went with Semyon Varlamov between the pipes in Game 1, but Frederik Andersen starred for Carolina with 33 saves in a 3-1 triumph.
Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders
NHLThe Hurricanes rage into Game 3 of their East first-round series against the Islanders. Carolina scored the final five goals in a 5-3 victory in Game 2 for its first three-goal comeback in the postseason since 2006, when it won the Stanley Cup.
Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders
NHLThe 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 Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes
NHLThe Hurricanes make a second attempt to knock out the Islanders in Game 5 in their first-round series. New York staved off elimination with a 3-2 double-overtime victory in Game 4. Mathew Barzal kept the Isles' season alive with the game-winner.
Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers
NHLThe Oilers and Kings battle as Game 1 commences this Western Conference first-round series. This is a rematch of a 2023 opening-round set, where Edmonton eliminated Los Angeles in six games. Leon Draisaitl (EDM) notched seven goals in that series.
Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers
NHLThe Oilers host the Kings for Game 2. Unlike the past two years, Edmonton won Game 1 of its Western Conference first-round series versus Los Angeles, 7-4. Zach Hyman (EDM) had a hat trick, while teammate Connor McDavid handed out five assists.
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Carolina Hurricanes at St. Louis Blues
NHLThe Hurricanes resume a regular season-ending road stretch as they face the Blues. Carolina has won five of its past six, three via shutout, after topping Atlantic Division-leading Boston on April 9. St. Louis beat Carolina 2-1 in a shootout Jan. 6.
Washington Capitals at Edmonton Oilers
NHLEdmonton hosts Washington. The Oilers arrive home from a road trip, where they went 2-1-1, in search of their 40th win of the season. Edmonton breezed to a 5-0 triumph in the American capital city behind 25 saves from Stuart Skinner on Nov. 24, 2023.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Vancouver Canucks
NHLThe Penguins begin a four-game road trip by facing the Canucks. Elias Pettersson factored in on all four goals in Vancouver's 4-3 overtime win versus Pittsburgh on Jan. 11. The Canucks ended a four-game skid with an OT win over the Bruins on Feb. 24.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers
NHLThe Sunshine State rivalry hits the postseason as the Lightning and Panthers play Game 1 in the East's first round. It is the third time the clubs have clashed in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with Tampa Bay taking both previous series in 2021 and 2022.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers
NHLThe Panthers try to take a 2-0 lead over the Lightning in their East first-round series. Florida prevailed 3-2 in Game 1 in a contest that included 109 hits. Sam Reinhart scored Florida's first goal after collecting 57 during the regular season.
Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHLThe Panthers try to push the Lightning to the brink as they meet in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round set. Carter Verhaeghe roofed a backhander 2:59 into overtime in Game 2 to secure a 3-2 win and a 2-0 series lead for Florida.