National Hockey League (NHL)
The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league founded in 1917. The league currently consists of 32 member clubs across North America. Players from over 20 countries compete for the prestigious Stanley Cup, one of the most cherished trophies in professional sports.
Fan Engagement
The NHL entertains over 670 million fans through in-arena attendance and partnerships with national television and radio networks. The league has over 191 million combined followers across social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube. NHL.com attracts over 100 million online fans, offering comprehensive coverage of games, player profiles, and statistics. Games are broadcast in more than 260 countries and territories through partners like ESPN, WBD Sports, and NHL Network in the U.S., as well as Prime Video, Sportsnet, and TVA Sports in Canada.
Digital Presence
The NHL engages fans through various digital platforms such as the free NHL App, NHL.com available in eight languages, and SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™. NHL Productions creates exclusive content showcasing players, coaches, and team stories.
Inclusivity and Community Impact
The NHL actively promotes inclusivity through its social impact platform, NHL Unites. The program focuses on creating opportunities for individuals of diverse backgrounds to participate in hockey. Through NHL STREET, the league introduces affordable ball hockey programs in both NHL and non-NHL markets. Additionally, over 350 cultural celebration nights take place across NHL arenas to honor fans of various backgrounds.
Teams
The NHL is divided into two conferences: Eastern and Western. Each conference is further split into two divisions. Below are the teams categorized by conference and division.
Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division
- Boston Bruins (TD Garden)
- Buffalo Sabres (KeyBank Center)
- Detroit Red Wings (Little Caesars Arena)
- Florida Panthers (Amerant Bank Arena)
- Montreal Canadiens (Bell Centre)
- Ottawa Senators (Canadian Tire Centre)
- Tampa Bay Lightning (Amalie Arena)
- Toronto Maple Leafs (Scotiabank Arena)
Metropolitan Division
- Carolina Hurricanes (Lenovo Center)
- Columbus Blue Jackets (Nationwide Arena)
- New Jersey Devils (Prudential Center)
- New York Islanders (UBS Arena)
- New York Rangers (Madison Square Garden)
- Philadelphia Flyers (Wells Fargo Center)
- Pittsburgh Penguins (PPG Paints Arena)
- Washington Capitals (Capital One Arena)
Western Conference
Central Division
- Chicago Blackhawks (United Center)
- Colorado Avalanche (Ball Arena)
- Dallas Stars (American Airlines Center)
- Minnesota Wild (Xcel Energy Center)
- Nashville Predators (Bridgestone Arena)
- St. Louis Blues (Enterprise Center)
- Utah Hockey Club (Delta Center)
- Winnipeg Jets (Canada Life Centre)
Pacific Division
- Anaheim Ducks (Honda Center)
- Calgary Flames (Scotiabank Saddledome)
- Edmonton Oilers (Rogers Place)
- Los Angeles Kings (Crypto.com Arena)
- San Jose Sharks (SAP Center)
- Seattle Kraken (Climate Pledge Arena)
- Vancouver Canucks (Rogers Arena)
- Vegas Golden Knights (T-Mobile Arena)
Notable Moments and Players
The NHL’s rich history includes memorable moments and players who have defined the sport. Recent events include impactful trades such as Mikko Rantanen moving to the Dallas Stars and Scott Laughton leaving the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Boston Bruins’ Brad Marchand has been an inspiring figure in the league, known for his leadership and perseverance.
External Resources
For up-to-date information, visit NHL.com.
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