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The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey organization in North America, formed in 1917 by four Canadian teams. It became the strongest league in North America and took possession of the Stanley Cup in 1926. The league's membership grew to 10, then dropped, and held steady at six from 1942 to 1967, known as the "Original Six." After various expansions and reorganizations, the NHL now consists of 32 teams in two conferences and four divisions. The Eastern Conference includes the Atlantic Division, Metropolitan Division, Western Conference, and Pacific Division.
The NHL is the premier ice hockey league in the world
At the end of the regular season, eight teams from each conference qualify for the playoffs, with the champions of each conference competing in a best-of-seven series for possession of the Stanley Cup. The "Original Six" era has been celebrated by the hockey press and fans for generations. The NHL now consists of 32 teams in two conferences and four divisions.
