2017–18 NHL season facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 2017–18 NHL season |
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| League | National Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Duration | October 4, 2017 – June 7, 2018 |
| Number of games | 82 |
| Number of teams | 31 |
| Draft | |
| Top draft pick | Nico Hischier |
| Picked by | New Jersey Devils |
| Regular season | |
| Presidents' Trophy | Nashville Predators |
| Season MVP | Taylor Hall (Devils) |
| Top scorer | Connor McDavid (Oilers) |
| Playoffs | |
| Eastern champions | Washington Capitals |
| Eastern runners-up | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Western champions | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Western runners-up | Winnipeg Jets |
| Stanley Cup | |
| Stanley Cup champions | Washington Capitals |
| Runners-up | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Stanley Cup [[{{{finals_MVP_link}}}|MVP]] | Alexander Ovechkin (Capitals) |
| NHL seasons | |
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← 2016–17 |
2018–19 → |
The 2017-18 NHL season was a big year for the National Hockey League (NHL). It was the 101st season the league had been around, and the 100th time teams actually played games! Thirty-one teams competed, each playing 82 games during the regular season.
The regular season started on October 4, 2017, and wrapped up on April 7, 2018. After that, the exciting Stanley Cup playoffs began. The final championship series, known as the Stanley Cup Finals, was played between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights. The Capitals won, earning their very first Stanley Cup in the team's history!
A new team, the Vegas Golden Knights, joined the league this season. They made history by winning their first three games ever. They continued their amazing start with five wins and only one loss. This was the best start for a new team since the Montreal Canadiens did it way back in the NHL's very first season (1917–18).
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What is the NHL?
The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America. It is one of the major sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Teams compete for the Stanley Cup, one of the oldest and most famous trophies in sports.
Key Teams and Players of the Season
Many teams and players had great seasons in 2017-18. The Nashville Predators were the champions of the Western Conference. The Washington Capitals had won the Presidents' Trophy twice in a row before this season. This trophy goes to the team with the most points in the regular season.
Top Players and Awards
Some players stood out with their amazing skills:
- Connor McDavid from the Edmonton Oilers was a top scorer. He had won the Art Ross Trophy for most points and the Hart Memorial Trophy for the league's most valuable player in the previous season.
- Taylor Hall of the New Jersey Devils won the Hart Memorial Trophy for MVP in the 2017-18 season.
- Alexander Ovechkin from the Washington Capitals was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner. This award goes to the most valuable player during the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The Stanley Cup Finals: Capitals vs. Golden Knights
The 2018 Stanley Cup Finals was a thrilling series. It featured the Washington Capitals from the Eastern Conference and the Vegas Golden Knights from the Western Conference. The Golden Knights had an incredible first season, making it all the way to the finals. However, the Capitals, led by their star player Alexander Ovechkin, proved to be too strong. They won the series and lifted the Stanley Cup for the first time ever.
Images for kids
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One of the games between the Ottawa Senators and the Colorado Avalanche in Stockholm, Sweden.
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The logo for the NHL's 100th birthday, celebrated throughout 2017.
