Central Division (NHL)

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The NHL's Central Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Norris Division.

Contents

[edit] Current Lineup

[edit] Current Standings

Central Division GP W L OTL GF GA PTS
p-Detroit Red Wings 82 54 21 7 257 184 115
x-Nashville Predators 82 41 32 9 230 229 91
e-Chicago Blackhawks 82 40 34 8 239 235 88
e-Columbus Blue Jackets 82 34 36 12 193 218 80
e-St. Louis Blues 82 33 36 13 205 237 79

[edit] Division Lineups

[edit] 1993–1996

  • Chicago Blackhawks
  • Dallas Stars
  • Detroit Red Wings
  • St. Louis Blues
  • Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Winnipeg Jets

[edit] Changes from the 1992–1993 season

  • The Central Division is formed as a result of NHL realignment
  • The Minnesota North Stars move to Dallas, Texas to become the Dallas Stars
  • The Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, and Toronto Maple Leafs come from the Norris Division
  • The Winnipeg Jets come from the Smythe Division

[edit] 1996–1998

  • Chicago Blackhawks
  • Dallas Stars
  • Detroit Red Wings
  • Phoenix Coyotes
  • St. Louis Blues
  • Toronto Maple Leafs

[edit] Changes from the 1995–1996 season

  • The Winnipeg Jets move to Phoenix, Arizona to become the Phoenix Coyotes

[edit] 1998–2000

  • Chicago Blackhawks
  • Detroit Red Wings
  • Nashville Predators
  • St. Louis Blues

[edit] Changes from the 1997–1998 season

  • The Dallas Stars and Phoenix Coyotes move to the Pacific Division
  • The Toronto Maple Leafs move to the Northeast Division
  • The Nashville Predators were added as an expansion team

[edit] 2000-Present

  • Chicago Blackhawks
  • Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Detroit Red Wings
  • Nashville Predators
  • St. Louis Blues

[edit] Changes from the 2000–2001 season

  • The Columbus Blue Jackets were added as an expansion team, playing their first game in October, 2000.

[edit] Division Champions

[edit] Stanley Cup Winners produced

  1. 1997 - Detroit Red Wings
  2. 1998 - Detroit Red Wings
  3. 2002 - Detroit Red Wings
  4. 2008 - Detroit Red Wings

[edit] Central Division Titles Won By Team

Team Number of Championships Won Last Year Won
Detroit Red Wings 11 2008
Dallas Stars 2 1998
St. Louis Blues 1 2000

[edit] See also

[edit] References


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