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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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Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild
NHLThe Wild resume a five-game homestand by facing the Golden Knights. Vegas won two of three meetings last season, including 7-2 in the last engagement. Golden Knights three-time All-Star center Jack Eichel provided a goal and an assist in that affair.
New York Rangers at St. Louis Blues
NHLThe Rangers try to stay right on the road as they begin a three-game trip by playing the Blues. New York snapped a four-game drought outside the Big Apple with a 3-2 victory over Buffalo on Dec. 11. The Blues beat the Rangers 5-2 in November.
Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHLThe Maple Leafs and Sabres meet for the first of two contests in six nights. Buffalo claimed the first two matchups last season before Toronto won a pair in March to earn a split. Auston Matthews (TOR) potted six goals versus Buffalo in 2023-24.
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.
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.
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Pittsburgh Penguins at Montreal Canadiens
NHLSidney Crosby and the Penguins pursue their sixth straight victory over the Canadiens. Crosby tallied twice in a 3-1 triumph over Montreal in the Steel City in November. Sid the Kid has 28 goals and 74 points in 62 games against the Canadiens.
Boston Bruins at Seattle Kraken
NHLThe Bruins continue a five-game trip against Western Conference clubs by playing the Kraken. Boston leads the series 4-3 after prevailing 2-0 in November behind Jeremy Swayman's 23 saves, and goals by Charlie Coyle and rookie Justin Brazeau.
Vegas Golden Knights at Winnipeg Jets
NHLThe Jets try to end a long slide against the Golden Knights. Vegas has won eight straight meetings after prevailing on Nov. 29. Vegas stands at 18-7-3 after five days off and a third straight win Dec. 6. Jack Eichel paces the Knights with 39 points.
Detroit Red Wings at Philadelphia Flyers
NHLThe Flyers welcome the Red Wings to the City of Brotherly Love. Detroit won the final two meetings last season, including a 7-6 affair. Red Wings star Patrick Kane scored the first two goals in that game, and the deciding marker in the shootout.