Markstrom, Devils top Sabres in Global Series opener in Prague
Makes 30 saves in debut with New Jersey to give Keefe 1st win; Power scores for Buffalo.
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Devils top Sabres 4-1 in NHL regular-season opener in Prague ...
The Devils opened the NHL season with a 4-1 win over the Sabres in Prague. Paul Cotter tallied two points for New Jersey, while Stefan Noesen scored the ...
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NHL - 10 things to know with detail
The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, comprising 32 teams, with 24 based in the United States and 7 in Canada.
The NHL was founded in 1917 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, making it the oldest professional sports league in North America.
The Stanley Cup is awarded annually to the NHL playoff champion at the end of each season. It is the oldest existing trophy to be awarded to a professional sports franchise in North America.
The NHL is divided into two conferences, the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference, each consisting of four divisions.
The regular season typically runs from October to April, with each team playing 82 games. The top three teams from each division, along with two wild card teams from each conference, qualify for the playoffs.
The NHL playoffs consist of four rounds, with each round being a best-of-seven series. The last team standing is crowned the Stanley Cup champion.
Some of the most successful teams in NHL history include the Montreal Canadiens, who have won the Stanley Cup 24 times, and the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have won it 13 times.
The NHL has produced some of the greatest players in hockey history, including Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Bobby Orr, and Gordie Howe.
The NHL has had its fair share of controversies and labor disputes, including lockouts in 1994-95, 2004-05, and 2012-13.
The NHL continues to grow in popularity, with a strong fan base in both North America and around the world. The league has also made efforts to promote diversity and inclusivity in recent years.