NHL

NHL stands for the National Hockey League, which is a professional ice hockey league in North America. It comprises 32 teams, with franchises based in both the United States and Canada. The NHL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the U.S. and Canada and is widely regarded as the premier ice hockey league in the world. The league was founded in 1917 and features regular season games, followed by a playoff tournament that culminates in the awarding of the Stanley Cup, one of the most prestigious trophies in professional sports. The NHL is known for its high level of competition and has a significant fan following, along with a rich history of legendary players and teams.