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NHL
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.
Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | Points | GP | Pt Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 9 | 1 | 45 | 32 | 36 | |
| 21 | 6 | 2 | 44 | 29 | 38 | |
| 20 | 7 | 4 | 44 | 31 | 18 | |
| 20 | 8 | 3 | 43 | 31 | 16 | |
| 20 | 10 | 3 | 43 | 33 | 24 | |
| 19 | 10 | 2 | 40 | 31 | 11 | |
| 19 | 10 | 1 | 39 | 30 | 21 | |
| 18 | 9 | 3 | 39 | 30 | 16 | |
| 18 | 10 | 2 | 38 | 30 | 13 | |
| 18 | 11 | 2 | 38 | 31 | 9 | |
| 18 | 11 | 0 | 36 | 29 | 21 | |
| 18 | 14 | 0 | 36 | 32 | -4 | |
| 16 | 13 | 3 | 35 | 32 | -19 | |
| 15 | 9 | 5 | 35 | 29 | 1 | |
| 15 | 11 | 5 | 35 | 31 | -11 | |
| 16 | 10 | 2 | 34 | 28 | 30 | |
| 14 | 11 | 5 | 33 | 30 | 3 | |
| 15 | 14 | 3 | 33 | 32 | -14 | |
| 15 | 13 | 2 | 32 | 30 | 4 | |
| 15 | 15 | 2 | 32 | 32 | 0 | |
| 14 | 13 | 4 | 32 | 31 | -13 | |
| 15 | 14 | 1 | 31 | 30 | 1 | |
| 13 | 14 | 5 | 31 | 32 | -24 | |
| 12 | 13 | 7 | 31 | 32 | -13 | |
| 12 | 14 | 5 | 29 | 31 | -10 | |
| 12 | 14 | 4 | 28 | 30 | -16 | |
| 11 | 17 | 5 | 27 | 33 | -27 | |
| 11 | 14 | 4 | 26 | 29 | -19 | |
| 11 | 16 | 4 | 26 | 31 | -12 | |
| 11 | 16 | 3 | 25 | 30 | -31 | |
| 10 | 19 | 2 | 22 | 31 | -21 | |
| 8 | 17 | 6 | 22 | 31 | -28 |
Schedule
| Date | Away | Home | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 12 | 11:00 PM UTC | ||
| Tue, Dec 17 | 1:00 AM UTC | ||
| Tue, Dec 17 | 1:30 AM UTC | ||
| Tue, Dec 17 | 3:30 AM UTC | ||
| Wed, Dec 18 | 12:00 AM UTC | ||
| Wed, Dec 18 | 12:00 AM UTC | ||
| Wed, Dec 18 | 12:00 AM UTC | ||
| Wed, Dec 18 | 12:30 AM UTC | ||
| Wed, Dec 18 | 1:00 AM UTC | ||
| Wed, Dec 18 | 1:00 AM UTC | ||
| Wed, Dec 18 | 1:30 AM UTC | ||
| Wed, Dec 18 | 2:00 AM UTC | ||
| Wed, Dec 18 | 3:00 AM UTC | ||
| Wed, Dec 18 | 3:30 AM UTC | ||
| Thu, Dec 19 | 12:00 AM UTC | ||
| Thu, Dec 19 | 12:30 AM UTC | ||
| Thu, Dec 19 | 2:30 AM UTC | ||
| Thu, Dec 19 | 3:00 AM UTC | ||
| Thu, Dec 19 | 3:00 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 12:00 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 12:00 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 12:30 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 1:00 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 1:30 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 2:00 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 2:00 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 3:00 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 3:30 AM UTC | ||
| Sat, Dec 21 | 12:00 AM UTC | ||
| Sat, Dec 21 | 12:00 AM UTC |
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Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers
NHLThe Panthers challenge the Oilers in a 2024 Stanley Cup Final rematch. Edmonton erased a 3-0 series deficit to force a Game 7, but Florida captured its first championship with a 2-1 victory on June 24. Connor McDavid (EDM) won the Conn Smythe Trophy.
Colorado Avalanche at Vancouver Canucks
NHLThe Canucks wrap up their six-game homestand with this match against the Avalanche. Colorado has won four in a row over Vancouver after sweeping three 2023-24 meetings, including a 4-3 overtime decision in their last meeting in British Columbia.
New York Islanders at Chicago Blackhawks
NHLThe Islanders complete a home-and-home set with the Blackhawks. New York led 5-1 with less than 10 minutes remaining Dec. 12, but Chicago nearly rallied in a 5-4 final. New York is 6-5-5 on the road after gaining at least one point in three straight.
Los Angeles Kings at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHLThe Kings face the Penguins in the fourth stop of a seven-game road trip. Pittsburgh is 8-7-2 at home, and had won four in a row until a 6-2 setback versus Colorado on Dec. 10. Pens captain Sidney Crosby has 19 points in 17 home games this season.
Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens
NHLThe Sabres finish up a road trip by visiting the Canadiens. Montreal leads the season series following a wild 7-5 decision on Nov. 11. Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield each scored twice for the Habs in that win. Buffalo's Dylan Cozens had two points.
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Ottawa Senators at Carolina Hurricanes
NHLThe Senators blow into town to face the Hurricanes. Carolina has won four straight meetings, outscoring Ottawa 20-6 in the process. Canes netminder Spencer Martin recorded his first career shutout with 24 saves in a home win over Ottawa in November.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Calgary Flames
NHLThe Flames stand up to the traveling Lightning. Calgary sports an impressive 10-3-1 record at the Scotiabank Saddledome, picking up points in seven straight. MacKenzie Weegar (CGY) is tied for the team lead with 11 points at home in 2024-25.
Chicago Blackhawks at New Jersey Devils
NHLThe Blackhawks visit the Devils. Chicago's Connor Bedard suffered a broken jaw on a hit by Brendan Smith during his first trip to New Jersey on Jan. 5. The Devils have won four straight against the Hawks after a pair of 4-2 victories in 2023-24.
Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings
NHLThe Maple Leafs travel down the 401 for a game with the Red Wings. Detroit has won four of the past six get-togethers, but Toronto prevailed 3-1 on Nov. 8. The Leafs are 5-5-2 on the road this season after Auston Matthews' overtime winner Dec. 10.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Ottawa Senators
NHLThe Senators hit the ice to play the Penguins. Ottawa has won four straight meetings, and is 6-0-1 playing Pittsburgh at home since the calendar flipped to 2018. Sens forward Claude Giroux has 94 points in 85 career games against the Pens.