Metropolitan Division
| Conference | Eastern Conference |
|---|---|
| League | National Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Inaugural season | 2013–14 season |
| Teams | |
| No. of teams | 8 |
| Championships | |
| Most recent Metropolitan Division champion(s) | Washington Capitals (1st title) |
| Most Metropolitan Division titles | New York Rangers/Pittsburgh Penguins/Washington Capitals (1 each) |
The National Hockey League's Metropolitan Division was formed in 2013 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment.[1] It is also a successor of the Atlantic Division and one of the two successors to the Southeast Division. Six of its teams were previously together in the Patrick Division from 1981–93 (one joined in 1982). As of the 2013–14 season, it is the only NHL division without a Canadian team. Five of the division's teams are located in either the New York City area or in Pennsylvania.
The Metropolitan Division contains some of the most historic and intense rivalries in the NHL, including Flyers-Rangers, Devils-Rangers, Flyers-Penguins, Rangers-Islanders, and Devils-Flyers. Three of its teams (Rangers, Islanders, Devils) are within the league's largest market (New York), the Flyers are in the fifth largest market (Philadelphia), and the Capitals in the ninth largest (Washington, D.C.). Games between Metropolitan Division teams are frequently shown on national television.
Division lineups
2013–Present
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- New Jersey Devils
- New York Islanders
- New York Rangers
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Washington Capitals
Changes from the 2012–13 season
- The Metropolitan Division is formed due to NHL realignment
- The Northeast and Southeast Divisions are dissolved due to NHL realignment
- The New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, and Pittsburgh Penguins come from the Atlantic Division
- The Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals come from the Southeast Division
- The Columbus Blue Jackets come from the Central Division
Division Champions
- 2014—Pittsburgh Penguins (51–24–7, 109 pts)
- 2015—New York Rangers (53–22–7, 113 pts)
- 2016—Washington Capitals (56–18–8, 120 pts)
Season results
| Season | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | Pittsburgh (109) | NY Rangers (96) | Philadelphia (94) | Columbus (93) | Washington (90) | New Jersey (88) | Carolina (83) | NY Islanders (79) |
| 2014–15 | NY Rangers (113) | Washington (101) | NY Islanders (101) | Pittsburgh (98) | Columbus (89) | Philadelphia (84) | New Jersey (78) | Carolina (71) |
| 2015–16 | Washington (120) | Pittsburgh (104) | NY Rangers (101) | NY Islanders (100) | Philadelphia (96) | Carolina (86) | New Jersey (84) | Columbus (76) |
- Green background denotes qualified for playoffs
Stanley Cup winners produced
- 2016—Pittsburgh Penguins
Presidents' Trophy winners produced
- 2015—New York Rangers
- 2016—Washington Capitals
Metropolitan Division titles won by team
| Team | Divisions Won | Last Year Won |
|---|---|---|
| New York Rangers | 1 | 2015 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 2014 |
| Washington Capitals | 1 | 2016 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 0 | – |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 0 | – |
| New Jersey Devils | 0 | – |
| New York Islanders | 0 | – |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 0 | – |
Teams in bold are currently in the division.
References
- ↑ "NHL introduces new division names with schedule". National Hockey League. July 19, 2013. Retrieved March 11, 2016.