The National Hockey League known as NHL was born after a series of disputes between the owners of four National Hockey Association clubs and Eddie Livingstone, owner of the Toronto Blueshirts. Instead of resolving their disputes, the other four owners left the NHA and formed a new National Hockey League in 1917.

National Hockey League Logos and teams (32):

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2017, USA

Vegas Golden Knights

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2021, USA

Seattle Kraken

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1992, USA

Tampa Bay Lightning

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1967, USA

St. Louis Blues

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1967, USA

Philadelphia Flyers

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1992, Canada

Ottawa Senators

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1998, USA

Nashville Predators

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1945, Canada

Vancouver Canucks

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1991, USA

San Jose Sharks

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2000, USA

Minnesota Wild

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1926, USA

New York Rangers

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1972, USA

New York Islanders

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1993, USA

Florida Panthers

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1967, USA

Dallas Stars

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1967, USA

Los Angeles Kings

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1974, USA

New Jersey Devils

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1926, USA

Detroit Red Wings

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1972, USA

Colorado Avalanche

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1971, United States, Canada

Edmonton Oilers

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2000, USA

Columbus Blue Jackets

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1970, USA

Buffalo Sabres

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1926, USA

Chicago Blackhawks

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1972, Canada

Calgary Flames

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1972, USA

Carolina Hurricanes

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1924, USA

Boston Bruins

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1972, USA

Arizona Coyotes

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1993, USA

Anaheim Ducks

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1967, USA

Pittsburg Penguins

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1999, Canada

Winnipeg Jets

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1917, Canada

Toronto Maple Leafs

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1974, USA

Washington Capitals

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1909, Canada

Montreal Canadiens

NHL faq's

What is the oldest NHL team?

Montreal Canadiens, a Canadian professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Montreal Canadiens joined the NHL in 1917 and were founded in 1909. The Canadiens have won more Stanley Cup titles than any other team (24) and are the most successful teams in NHL history.

What was the NHL called before?

National Hockey Association as most-known as NHA.

What is the newest NHL team?

Seattle Kraken, founded in 2021. The Seattle Kraken are a professional ice hockey team based in Seattle. They play their home games at Climate Pledge Arena.

How many teams are in the NHL 2021?

The National Hockey League is a professional ice hockey league in North America comprising 32 teams. 25 are from the United States and 7 from Canada.