List Of National Hockey League Teams
The National Hockey League (NHL) is the premier men's professional ice hockey league in the world. Founded in 1917, the league currently consists of 31 teams, 24 of which are based in the United States and seven in Canada. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive list of all the current NHL teams.
American Teams
There are a total of 24 NHL teams based in the United States:
Eastern Conference
New Jersey Devils: The Devils were founded in 1974 as the Kansas City Scouts and moved to New Jersey in 1982. They play out of the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
New York Islanders: The Islanders were founded in 1972 and are based out of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, and Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
New York Rangers: The Rangers were one of the NHL's Original Six teams and were founded in 1926. They play their home games at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Philadelphia Flyers: The Flyers were founded in 1967 and play out of the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins were founded in 1967 and play out of PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have won five Stanley Cup championships.
Boston Bruins: The Bruins were one of the NHL's Original Six teams and were founded in 1924. They play out of the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts and have won six Stanley Cup championships.
Buffalo Sabres: The Sabres were founded in 1970 and play out of the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.
Detroit Red Wings: The Red Wings were one of the NHL's Original Six teams and were founded in 1926. They play out of Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan and have won 11 Stanley Cup championships.
Florida Panthers: The Panthers were founded in 1993 and play out of the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida.
Montreal Canadiens: The Canadiens were founded in 1909 and are based out of the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. They are the most successful franchise in NHL history with 24 Stanley Cup championships.
Ottawa Senators: The Senators were founded in 1990 and play out of Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata, Ontario.
Tampa Bay Lightning: The Lightning were founded in 1992 and play out of Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. They have won two Stanley Cup championships.
Toronto Maple Leafs: The Maple Leafs were one of the NHL's Original Six teams and were founded in 1917. They play out of Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario and have won 13 Stanley Cup championships.
Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes were founded in 1971 as the New England Whalers and moved to North Carolina in 1997. They play out of PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina and have won one Stanley Cup championship.
Columbus Blue Jackets: The Blue Jackets were founded in 2000 and play out of Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Western Conference
Chicago Blackhawks: The Blackhawks were one of the NHL's Original Six teams and were founded in 1926. They play out of the United Center in Chicago, Illinois and have won six Stanley Cup championships.
Colorado Avalanche: The Avalanche were founded in 1995 and play out of the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. They have won two Stanley Cup championships.
Dallas Stars: The Stars were founded in 1967 as the Minnesota North Stars and moved to Texas in 1993. They play out of the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas and have won one Stanley Cup championship.
Minnesota Wild: The Wild were founded in 2000 and play out of the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Nashville Predators: The Predators were founded in 1998 and play out of Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes were founded in 1972 as the Winnipeg Jets and moved to Arizona in 1996. They play out of Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
San Jose Sharks: The Sharks were founded in 1991 and play out of the SAP Center in San Jose, California.
St. Louis Blues: The Blues were founded in 1967 and play out of the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
Vegas Golden Knights: The Golden Knights were founded in 2017 and play out of T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Canadian Teams
There are a total of seven NHL teams based in Canada:
Eastern Conference
Montreal Canadiens: The Canadiens were founded in 1909 and are based out of the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. They are the most successful franchise in NHL history with 24 Stanley Cup championships.
Ottawa Senators: The Senators were founded in 1990 and play out of Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata, Ontario.
Toronto Maple Leafs: The Maple Leafs were one of the NHL's Original Six teams and were founded in 1917. They play out of Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario and have won 13 Stanley Cup championships.
Montreal Canadiens: The Canadiens were founded in 1909 and are based out of the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. They are the most successful franchise in NHL history with 24 Stanley Cup championships.
Western Conference
Calgary Flames: The Flames were founded in 1972 as the Atlanta Flames and moved to Calgary in 1980. They play out of the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta and have won one Stanley Cup championship.
Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers were founded in 1972 and play out of Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. They have won five Stanley Cup championships.
Vancouver Canucks: The Canucks were founded in 1970 and play out of Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Conclusion
There you have it, a comprehensive list of all the current NHL teams. From the Original Six to the expansion teams of today, there is no shortage of exciting hockey action to watch. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, the NHL has something for everyone.
