NHL (National Hockey League)

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The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, comprising 32 teams from the United States and Canada. Established in 1917, the NHL is one of the four major professional sports leagues in North America, along with the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), and the National Basketball Association (NBA). The league is considered the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, with a rich history and tradition of excellence. The NHL season typically runs from October to April, with each team playing 82 regular-season games. The top teams in each division then compete in the Stanley Cup playoffs, a best-of-seven series that culminates in the Stanley Cup Finals. The NHL is known for its fast-paced, physical gameplay, as well as its iconic teams, players, and traditions. The league has produced many legendary players, including Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, and Bobby Orr, and has been home to some of the most iconic teams in sports history, such as the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Boston Bruins.