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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.

Islanders: Brief history on all 4 Stanley Cup championships

Tampa Bay Lightning win the NHL's Stanley Cup

NHL's Eastern Conference still runs through Tampa Bay

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Tampa Bay Lightning defeat Montreal Canadiens to win Stanley Cup

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

White House honors back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning

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Islanders: Brief history on all 4 Stanley Cup championships

Here's a look at the Tampa Bay Lightning's Stanley Cup