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2017–18 NHL season
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)
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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).

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:

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.

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