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National Hockey League, organization of professional ice hockey teams in North America, formed in 1917 by four Canadian teams, to which the first U.S. team, the Boston Bruins, was added in 1924. The NHL became the strongest league in North America and in 1926 took permanent possession of the Stanley Cup.

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NHL's Eastern Conference still runs through Tampa Bay

Islanders: Brief history on all 4 Stanley Cup championships

Lightning Eliminate Islanders to Advance to Stanley Cup Finals - The New York Times

Lightning win 50th of season, tie for fastest in NHL history

Will the Tampa Bay Lightning Lose Another Key Player? - The Hockey

Lightning win 50th of season, tie for fastest in NHL history

NHL's Eastern Conference still runs through Tampa Bay

4 of the NHL's Original 6 among teams still in playoffs