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Which U.S. team was the first to join the National Hockey League?
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Goalie Marc-André Fleury of the Vegas Golden Knights blocking a shot by Jakub Vrána of the Washington Capitals in game five of the 2018 Stanley Cup finals. The Capitals won the game and the series.
The Boston Bruins were the first American team to join the National Hockey League, officially becoming a member in 1924.12