The NHL first expanded from Canada into the USA with the founding of the Boston Bruins in 1924 and has been expanding ever since, overshadowing all competing leagues. It currently consists of 32 teams organized into 4 divisions.
Boston BruinsBuffalo SabresDetroit Red WingsFlorida PanthersMontreal CanadiensOttawa SenatorsTampa Bay LightningToronto Maple Leafs
Carolina HurricanesColumbus Blue JacketsPhiladelphia FlyersPittsburgh PenguinsNew Jersey DevilsNew York IslandersNew York RangersWashington Capitals
Chicago Blackhawks
Colorado Avalanche
Dallas Stars
Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators
St. Louis Blues
Winnipeg Jets
Anaheim Ducks
Arizona Coyotes
Calgary Flames
Edmonton Oilers
Los Angeles Kings
San Jose Sharks
Vancouver Canucks
Vegas Golden Knights