NHL teams in alphabetical order: All hockey teams listed from A to Z

Can you list all the NHL teams, let alone list them in alphabetical order? The National Hockey League has several outstanding teams, and hockey has long been one of the best sports, especially in the northern part of the United States of America.

The National Hockey League, NHL, is a professional ice hockey league in North America. The league comprises 32 teams; 25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. Moreover, it is among the most followed and major professional sports leagues in the United States of America and Canada.

All NHL teams in alphabetical order as of 2023

The league has been around since 1917, and it is grown into one of the most significant sports leagues in the world, with new teams being introduced more and more frequently.

After an in-depth analysis, Sports Brief has compiled a list detailing all NHL teams in alphabetical order by team names. Scroll down for more information.

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Anaheim Ducks

Being the 24th team to be added to the National Hockey League, the Anaheim Ducks squad was formerly known as the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. The team was founded in 1993 by Disney.

• Year founded: 1993
• Stanley Cup wins: 1
• Stadium/Arena: Honda Centre
• Conference: Western
• Division: Pacific

Arizona Coyotes

Formerly known as the Phoenix Coyotes, the Arizona Coyotes were once the Winnipeg Jets. It was in 1996 that the Winnipeg Jets relocated to Phoenix and hence the Phoenix coyotes.

• Year founded: 1972
• Stanley Cup wins: 0
• Stadium/Arena: Mullett Arena
• Conference: Western
• Division: Central

Boston Bruins

The big bad Boston Bruins was founded in 1924 and considered an original six-team. Alongside the Montreal Maroons, the Bruins team was added to the league when there were only four teams; Montreal Canadiens, Toronto St Patricks, Ottawa Senators, and Hamilton Tigers.

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• Year founded: 1924
• Stanley Cup wins: 6
• Stadium/Arena: TD Garden
• Conference: Eastern
• Division: Atlantic

Buffalo Sabres

Alongside the Vancouver Canucks, the Buffalo Sabres were brought into the league in 1970 when the league expanded to 14 teams, up from 12 the previous year. Although reaching the conference championships three times, and the Buffalo Sabres have yet to win a Stanley Cup.

• Year founded: 1970
• Stanley Cup wins: 0
• Stadium/Arena: KeyBank Centre
• Conference: Eastern
• Division: Atlantic

Calgary Flames

Formerly known as the Atlanta Flames, they are based out of Alberta, Canada, and have been a part of the league since 1972, when they were added alongside the New York Islanders.

• Year founded: 1972
• Stanley Cup wins: 1
• Stadium/Arena: Scotiabank Saddledome
• Conference: Western
• Division: Pacific

Carolina Hurricanes

They are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The franchise was formed in 1971 as the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association, WHA. It was not until 1997, when the Hartford Whalers were relocated to North Carolina that they became Carolina Hurricanes.

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• Year founded: 1972
• Stanley Cup wins: 1
• Stadium/Arena: PNC Arena
• Conference: Eastern
• Division: Metropolitan

Chicago Blackhawks

Another member of the original six NHL teams is the Chicago Blackhawks, which existed in 1926 when the NHL expanded from just seven to 10 teams.

• Year founded: 1926
• Stanley Cup wins: 6
• Stadium/Arena: United Center
• Conference: Western
• Division: Central

Colorado Avalanche

Originally known as the Quebec Nordiques, the Colorado Avalanche was a World Hockey Association, WHA team member. It officially joined the league in 1979 after the two leagues merged.

• Year founded: 1972
• Stanley Cup wins: 3
• Stadium/Arena: Ball Arena
• Conference: Western
• Division: Central

Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets, often dubbed Jackets, are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, and compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. They began playing as an expansion team in 2000.

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• Year founded: 2000
• Stanley Cup wins: 0
• Stadium/Arena: Nationwide Arena
• Conference: Eastern
• Division: Metropolitan

Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas and compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. They were founded during the 1967 expansion as the Minnesota North Stars.

• Year founded: 1967
• Stanley Cup wins: 1
• Stadium/Arena: American Airlines
• Conference: Western
• Division: Central

Detroit Red Wings

They are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit and compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.

• Year founded: 1926
• Stanley Cup wins: 11
• Stadium/Arena: Little Caesars Arena
• Conference: Eastern
• Division: Atlantic

Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a Pacific Division of the Western Conference member.

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• Year founded: 1972
• Stanley Cup wins: 5
• Stadium/Arena: Rogers Place
• Conference: Western
• Division: Pacific

Florida Panthers

Founded in 1993, Florida joined the NHL alongside the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim to become the 25th and 26th team in the league. The Florida Panthers is among NHL's Eastern conference teams in this alphabetical order.

• Year founded: 1993
• Stanley Cup wins: 0
• Stadium/Arena: BB&T Center
• Conference: Eastern
• Division: Atlantic

Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings are a professional team based in Los Angeles and competes in the league as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. It was founded in 1967.

• Year founded: 1967
• Stanley Cup wins: 2
• Stadium/Arena: Crypto.com Arena
• Conference: Western
• Division: Pacific

Minnesota Wild

The Wild are the NHLs second team to come out of Minnesota, with the first being the North Stars before their move to Dallas in 1993.

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• Year founded: 2000
• Stanley Cup wins: 0
• Stadium/Arena: Xcel Energy Center
• Conference: Western
• Division: Central

Montreal Canadiens

Founded in 1909, the Montreal Canadiens is a Canadian-based hockey club famously dubbed Habs. They compete as an Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference member in the league.

• Year founded: 1909
• Stanley Cup wins: 23
• Stadium/Arena: Bell Centre
• Conference: Eastern
• Division: Atlantic

Nashville Predators

Nashville Predators joined the league in 1998 as the league's 27th franchise, and their first season was spectacular as they finished 24th in the league with a 28-47-7 record.

• Year founded: 1998
• Stanley Cup wins: 0
• Stadium/Arena: Bridgestone Arena
• Conference: Western
• Division: Central

New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils started as the Kansas City Scouts in 1974. Two years later, the scouts were promptly moved from Kansas to Denver, where they would be known as the Colorado Rockies. Six years later, the franchise moved to their final home in New Jersey, where they became the New Jersey Devils in 1982.

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• Year founded: 1974
• Stanley Cup wins: 3
• Stadium/Arena: Prudential Center
• Conference: Eastern
• Division: Metropolitan

New York Islanders

The New York Islanders, also known as the Isles, are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York, and compete in the league as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference.

• Year founded: 1972
• Stanley Cup wins: 4
• Stadium/Arena: UBS Arena
• Conference: Eastern
• Division: Metropolitan

New York Rangers

The New York Rangers are a professional team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan and compete in the league as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference.

• Year founded:
• Stanley Cup wins: 4
• Stadium/Arena: Madison Square Garden
• Conference: Eastern
• Division: Metropolitan

Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators have been a franchise in the league twice, and neither are correlated. The first Ottawa Senators was founded in 1883 and won 11 Stanley Cups playing in the NHL between 1917 and 1934. The second one, present in the league, was founded in 1992.

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• Year founded: 1992
• Stanley Cup wins: 0
• Stadium/Arena: Canadien Tire Centre
• Conference: Eastern
• Division: Atlantic

Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia and compete in the league as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The Philadelphia Flyers is among NHL's Eastern conference teams in this alphabetical order.

• Year founded: 1967
• Stanley Cup wins: 2
• Stadium/Arena: Wells Fargo Center
• Conference: Eastern
• Division: Metropolitan

Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins are another team founded during the league's expansion in 1967. As of July 2023, they are tied for the most Stanley Cup wins among teams not from the original six teams.

• Year founded: 1967
• Stanley Cup wins: 5
• Stadium/Arena: PPG Saints Arena
• Conference: Eastern
• Division: Metropolitan

San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks joined the league in 1991, bringing the league's team total to 22. During their inaugural season, the Sharks posted an impressive record of 17-58-5. The San Jose Sharks are among NHL's Western Conference teams in this alphabetical order.

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• Year founded: 1990
• Stanley Cup wins: 0
• Stadium/Arena: SAP Center at San Jose
• Conference: Western
• Division: Pacific

Seattle Kraken

In 2018, the league approved a proposal for a Seattle-based team to join as the 32nd team in the league's history.

• Year founded: 2018
• Stanley Cup wins: 0
• Stadium/Arena: Climate Pledge Arena
• Conference: Western
• Division: Pacific

Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis and compete in the league as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. It was founded in 1967 as one of the six teams from the 1967 NHL expansion.

• Year founded: 1967
• Stanley Cup wins: 1
• Stadium/Arena: Enterprise Center
• Conference: Western
• Division: Central

Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning, also known as the Bolts, is a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They compete in the league as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.

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• Year founded: 1992
• Stanley Cup wins: 3
• Stadium/Arena: Amalie Arena
• Conference: Eastern
• Division: Atlantic

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs, often called the Leafs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, and they compete in the league as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.

• Year founded: 1917
• Stanley Cup wins: 13
• Stadium/Arena: Scotiabank Arena
• Conference: Eastern
• Division: Atlantic

Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, and they compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference.

• Year founded: 1945
• Stanley Cup wins: 0
• Stadium/Arena: Rogers Arena
• Conference: Western
• Division: Pacific

Vegas Golden Knights

Sixteen years after the NHL last expanded, it was announced in 2016 that they would add a Las Vegas-based team known today as the Vegas Golden Knights.

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• Year founded: 2017
• Stanley Cup wins: 0
• Stadium/Arena: T-Mobile Arena
• Conference: Western
• Division: Pacific

31. Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals team was founded in 1974 alongside the Kansas City Scouts as part of the NHL's expansion.

• Year founded: 1974
• Stanley Cup wins: 1
• Stadium/Arena: Capital One Arena
• Conference: Eastern
• Division: Metropolitan

32. Winnipeg Jets

The franchise started as one of the founding franchises of the World Hockey Association before joining the National Hockey League. In 1996, the team was moved to Phoenix, becoming the Phoenix Coyotes. However, in 2011 a new Winnipeg Jets was founded when the Atlanta Thrashers were relocated to Winnipeg.

• Year founded: 1999
• Stanley Cup wins: 0
• Stadium/Arena: Canada Life Centre
• Conference: Western
• Division: Central

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There is the full list of all NHL teams in alphabetical order. Several teams have changed their first names, as well as their location and stadium, during the NHL's existence. However, the teams remain in the same conference and division because it is difficult to realign them all the time.

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