St. Louis Blues
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
The St. Louis Blues made it to the Stanley
Cup Final in each of their first three seasons.
However, the team did not win the cup
for the first time until 2019. Learn more
in St. Louis Blues, an NHL Face-Off book.
Vancouver Canucks
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The Vancouver Canucks are named after
Canadian folk hero Johnny Canuck. The
team joined the NHL in 1970. Learn more in
Vancouver Canucks, an NHL Face-Off book.
Minnesota Wild
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The Minnesota Wild are a National Hockey
League (NHL) team based in St. Paul,
Minnesota. They are the state's only major
professional men's sports team to play in
the city. Learn more in Minnesota Wild, an
NHL Face-Off book.
Edmonton Oilers
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The Edmonton Oilers have been a National
Hockey League (NHL) team since the late
1970s. Between 1983 and 1990, the Oilers
won five Stanley Cups. Learn more in
Edmonton Oilers, an NHL Face-Off book.
Los Angeles Kings
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In 1967, the Los Angeles Kings were one of
six expansion teams added to the National
Hockey League (NHL). They won the Stanley
Cup in both 2012 and 2014. Learn more in
Los Angeles Kings, an NHL Face-Off book.
New Jersey Devils
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The New Jersey Devils first played in New
Jersey in 1982. They won three Stanley
Cups in just nine years during the late
1990s and early 2000s. Learn more in New
Jersey Devils, an NHL Face-Off book.
Detroit Red Wings
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
The Detroit Red Wings are part of the
Original Six. These are the six teams that
were part of the National Hockey League
(NHL) before it first expanded. Learn more
in Detroit Red Wings, an NHL Face-Off book.
Pittsburgh Penguins
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The Pittsburgh Penguins became a National
Hockey League (NHL) team in 1967. They
have gone on to win five Stanley Cups.
Learn more in Pittsburgh Penguins, an NHL
Face-Off book.
New York Islanders
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The New York Islanders began playing in
the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1972.
Their four Stanley Cup titles were earned
consecutively from 1980 to 1983. Learn
more in New York Islanders, an NHL Face-
Off book.
Nashville Predators
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
The Nashville Predators started playing
in the National Hockey League (NHL) in
1998. They first made the playoffs in their
sixth season. Learn more in Nashville
Predators, an NHL Face-Off book.
Seattle Kraken
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
The Seattle Kraken are the newest team
in the National Hockey League (NHL).
They first played in the 2021-2022 season.
Learn more in Seattle Kraken, an NHL Face-
Off book.
Columbus Blue Jackets
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The Columbus Blue Jackets began playing
in the National Hockey League (NHL)
during the 2000-2001 season. The team
first reached the playoffs in 2009. Learn
more in Columbus Blue Jackets, an NHL
Face-Off book.
Winnipeg Jets
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
Winnipeg's original Jets team joined the
NHL in 1979 but relocated to Arizona 17
years later. In 2011, the Atlanta Thrashers
moved north to Canada and became the
new Winnipeg Jets. Learn more in Winnipeg
Jets, an NHL Face-Off book.
San Jose Sharks
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
The San Jose Sharks played their first
National Hockey League (NHL) season in
1991-1992. They played in the Stanley Cup
Final for the first time in 2016. Learn more in
San Jose Sharks, an NHL Face-Off book.
Tampa Bay Lightning
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The Tampa Bay Lightning have been playing
in the National Hockey League (NHL) since
1992. They won their first Stanley Cup in
their 12th season. Learn more in Tampa
Bay Lightning, an NHL Face-Off book.
Calgary Flames
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The Calgary Flames began playing in
Alberta at the start of the 1980-1981 NHL
season. In 1989, they won the Stanley Cup
Championship. Learn more in Calgary
Flames, an NHL Face-Off book.
Utah Mammoth
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
The Utah Mammoth is the newest
National Hockey League (NHL) team.
During the franchise's first season, it was
known as the Utah Hockey Club. Learn
more in Utah Mammoth, an NHL Face-
Off book.
Florida Panthers
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
The Florida Panthers first played in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 1993-1994 season. About 30 years later, they won the Stanley Cup for the first time. Learn more in Florida Panthers, an NHL Face-Off book.
Anaheim Ducks
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
The Anaheim Ducks are the only team in
the history of American professional sports
with a name inspired by a movie. The Ducks
won the Stanley Cup in 2007. Learn more in
Anaheim Ducks, an NHL Face-Off book.
New York Rangers
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
The New York Rangers are one of the oldest
National Hockey League (NHL) teams.
They have been playing since 1926. Learn
more in New York Rangers, an NHL Face-
Off book.
Washington Capitals
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
The Washington Capitals began as a
National Hockey League (NHL) expansion
team in 1974. They earned their first
Stanley Cup victory in 2018. Learn more
in Washington Capitals, an NHL Face-Off
book.
Buffalo Sabres
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The Buffalo Sabres were formed before
the 1970 National Hockey League (NHL)
season. Since then, the team has qualified
for the playoffs 29 times. Learn more in
Buffalo Sabres, an NHL Face-Off book.
Montreal Canadiens
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
The Montreal Canadiens are the oldest
team in the National Hockey League (NHL).
In fact, the team is older than the NHL itself.
Learn more in Montreal Canadiens, an NHL
Face-Off book.
Ottawa Senators
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
Today's Ottawa Senators joined the NHL in
1992. They took their name from an earlier
Ottawa Senators team that had left the
league nearly 60 years earlier. Learn more
in Ottawa Senators, an NHL Face-Off book.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the
Original Six NHL teams. The franchise won
two Stanley Cups in its first five seasons.
Learn more in Toronto Maple Leafs, an NHL
Face-Off book.
Colorado Avalanche
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
The Colorado Avalanche have played in
Denver since 1995. They won the Stanley
Cup during their first season in the city.
Learn more in Colorado Avalanche, an NHL
Face-Off book.
Dallas Stars
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
The Minnesota North Stars were formed
in 1967 as part of National Hockey League
(NHL) expansion. The team moved to Texas
in 1993, becoming the Dallas Stars. Learn
more in Dallas Stars, an NHL Face-Off book.
Chicago Blackhawks
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
The Chicago Blackhawks were founded by
Major Frederic McLaughlin in 1926. The
team was named after the major's infantry
division from World War I. Learn more in
Chicago Blackhawks, an NHL Face-Off book.
Philadelphia Flyers
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
The Philadelphia Flyers joined the National
Hockey League (NHL) when the league first
expanded in 1967. They won the Stanley
Cup twice in a row, in 1974 and 1975. Learn
more in Philadelphia Flyers, an NHL Face-
Off book.
Vegas Golden Knights
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
The Vegas Golden Knights played their
first National Hockey League (NHL) game
in 2017. The team found success quickly,
winning the Stanley Cup in 2023. Learn
more in Vegas Golden Knights, an NHL
Face-Off book.
Carolina Hurricanes
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
The Carolina Hurricanes began as the World
Hockey Association's (WHA's) New England
Whalers. After joining the National Hockey
League (NHL) in 1979, the Whalers moved
to Raleigh and became the Hurricanes in
1997. Learn more in Carolina Hurricanes,
an NHL Face-Off book.
Boston Bruins
Part of the NHL Face-Off series
The Boston Bruins were originally founded
in 1924. They were the first American NHL
team. Learn more in Boston Bruins, an NHL
Face-Off book.