The Stanley Cup Finals is the championship series of the National Hockey League (NHL). It is played between the winners of the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, and the team that wins the series is awarded the Stanley Cup, the oldest and most prestigious trophy in North American professional sports.
The Stanley Cup Finals are a best-of-seven series, with the team that wins four games first being declared the champion. The series usually takes place in late May and early June and is often one of the most exciting and anticipated events in the hockey world.
The Stanley Cup Finals have been played since 1893, and have featured some of the greatest moments in NHL history. Some of the most memorable Stanley Cup Finals moments include Bobby Orr's "flying goal" in 1970, the New York Islanders four consecutive championships in the early 1980s, and the Chicago Blackhawks' thrilling comeback victory over the Boston Bruins in 2013.
The Stanley Cup Finals are widely considered to be one of the most prestigious and exciting events in professional sports, and the players who compete in the series often become legends in the hockey world.