The NHL Finals, also known as the Stanley Cup Finals, is the championship series of the National Hockey League (NHL). It typically takes place in June and features the two conference champions from the Eastern and Western Conferences. The series is played in a best-of-seven format, where the first team to win four games is crowned the champion. The winner of the NHL Finals receives the prestigious Stanley Cup, a trophy that has been awarded since 1893. This event showcases the highest level of professional ice hockey, attracting fans and media attention from around the world.