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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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nHockey'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. \n\nWith 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

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Los Angeles Kings at Washington Capitals

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From Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Seattle Kraken at Colorado Avalanche

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The Avalanche vie for their fourth straight victory, and a season sweep, of the Kraken. Colorado won the first two meetings of 2024-25 by a combined 9-5 score. Nathan MacKinnon recorded five assists in a 6-3 triumph in the Mile High City in November.

Carolina Hurricanes at New York Rangers

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The Rangers and Hurricanes resume their season series with a match at Madison Square Garden. Carolina beat New York 4-3 on Nov. 27 in the first meeting since the Rangers ousted the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs.

New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils

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From Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

Chicago Blackhawks at Calgary Flames

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A five-game, pre-holiday homestand rolls on for the Flames when the Blackhawks pay a visit. Matt Coronato netted a pair of goals to help Calgary clip Chicago 3-1 on Oct. 15. Connor Bedard paces the Hawks with 15 points in 18 road games this season.

St. Louis Blues at Detroit Red Wings

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From Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.

Montreal Canadiens at Columbus Blue Jackets

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Patrik Laine returns to Columbus as his Canadiens face the Blue Jackets. Laine played 174 games for Columbus from 2021-2024, racking up 64 goals before being traded to Montreal on Aug. 19, with a 2026 second-round pick, in exchange for Jordan Harris.

Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers

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From Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Nashville Predators

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From Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.

Colorado Avalanche at San Jose Sharks

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From the SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, Calif.

New Jersey Devils at Columbus Blue Jackets

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From Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

St. Louis Blues at Tampa Bay Lightning

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The Lightning host the Blues. St. Louis can sweep the season series for the first time since 2019-20 after beating Tampa Bay 3-2 on Nov. 5. Nikita Kucherov (TBL), among the NHL's leaders in assists in 2024-25, picked up a pair of helpers in the loss.

Boston Bruins at Edmonton Oilers

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The Bruins wrap up their western sojourn by facing the Oilers. Edmonton saw its five-game winning streak halted by Florida in a Stanley Cup Final rematch Dec. 16. The Bruins won their last four meetings with the Oilers in Northern Alberta.

Seattle Kraken at Chicago Blackhawks

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From the United Center in Chicago.

Vancouver Canucks at Vegas Golden Knights

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The Canucks complete a back-to-back set in the Mountain states by skating with the Golden Knights. Vegas sits comfortably atop the Pacific Division with a 20-8-3 record, winning five of its past six. Jack Eichel paces the Knights with 42 points.

Montreal Canadiens at Detroit Red Wings

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The Canadiens and Red Wings open up a back-to-back, home-and-home series. Detroit has won three straight meetings by a 5-4 count in extra time. Patrik Laine notched his 11th career hat trick when Montreal pummelled slumping Buffalo 6-1 on Dec. 17.