國家冰球聯盟（NHL）是北美最高水平的職業冰球聯盟，由北美地區的傳統冰球強國加拿大和美國的球隊組成。NHL的成立可以追溯到1917年，是世界上歷史最悠久、水平最高的冰球聯盟之一。NHL 的賽季通常從每年的十月開始，到隔年的四月結束。在賽季結束後，排名優秀的球隊將進入季後賽，爭奪史丹利盃（Stanley Cup）。史丹利盃是 NHL的總冠軍獎盃，也是北美職業冰球界最具傳奇色彩的獎項之一。史丹利盃最初於1892年由加拿大總督Stanley of Preston捐贈，作為加拿大業餘冰球隊之間的獎盃。後來，當國家冰球聯盟在1917年成立時，史丹利盃成為職業賽事的總冠軍獎盃。賽季結束後，季後賽冠軍將與常規賽冠軍進行七場四勝制的系列賽，以爭奪史丹利盃。

在史丹利盃的歷史上，有許多傳奇和令人難忘的時刻。蒙特利爾加拿大人（Montreal Canadiens）是 國家冰球聯盟歷史上贏得史丹利盃最多次數的球隊，總共奪得24次。多倫多楓葉隊（Toronto Maple Leafs）以13次奪冠的成績緊隨其後。而球員中，亨利．理查德（Henri Richard）和墨利斯．理查德（Maurice Richard）是有史以來獲得史丹利盃最多次數的球員之一，他們各自贏得11次。史丹利盃的爭奪是國家冰球聯盟季後賽中最激烈和最令人期待的部分之一，也是冰球世界中最具榮耀和重要性的獎盃之一。每年，球迷們都期待著見證新的冠軍球隊的誕生，以及對歷史上偉大球隊和球員的致敬。

2024年的季後賽將於4月20日正式開始。這一賽季，整個聯盟共有32支隊伍參加比賽，然而僅有一半的隊伍能夠晉級參加季後賽。今年，有4支加拿大隊伍將參與角逐冠軍寶座，它們分別是多倫多、溫哥華、溫尼伯和愛德蒙頓。可惜的是，蒙特婁與渥太華隊已提前被淘汰，無緣參加季後賽。

The National Hockey League (NHL) is the premier professional ice hockey league in North America, comprising teams from the traditional hockey powers of Canada and the United States. Established in 1917, the NHL is one of the oldest and most prestigious ice hockey leagues in the world.

The NHL season typically runs from October to April of the following year. At the end of the season, top-ranked teams advance to the playoffs to compete for the Stanley Cup. The Stanley Cup is the NHL's championship trophy and one of the most legendary awards in North American professional ice hockey.

Originally donated in 1892 by Canadian Governor General Stanley of Preston, the Stanley Cup was initially awarded to amateur hockey teams in Canada. When the National Hockey League was founded in 1917, the Stanley Cup became the trophy for the professional league's championship. After the season, the playoff champion faces off against the regular-season champion in a best-of-seven series to claim the Stanley Cup.

Throughout the history of the Stanley Cup, there have been many legendary and unforgettable moments. The Montreal Canadiens hold the record for the most Stanley Cup wins in NHL history, with a total of 24 championships. They are closely followed by the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have won the Cup 13 times. Among players, Henri Richard and Maurice Richard are among the most decorated, each winning the Stanley Cup 11 times.

The pursuit of the Stanley Cup is one of the most intense and anticipated parts of the NHL playoffs, and it is one of the most prestigious and significant trophies in the world of ice hockey. Every year, fans eagerly await the crowning of a new champion and pay tribute to the great teams and players of the past.

The 2024 playoffs will officially begin on April 20th. This season, the entire league consists of 32 teams, but only half of them will advance to the playoffs. This year, four Canadian teams will vie for the championship: Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Edmonton. Unfortunately, Montreal and Ottawa have been eliminated in advance, missing out on the playoffs.

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