The National Hockey League has decided on the names for its four divisions that will begin play for the upcoming 2013-2014 NHL season. The league will now have 16 teams residing in the Eastern Conference, made up of two eight-team divisions, while the Western Conference will feature 14 teams consisting of two seven-team divisions. Here are how the divisions for each conference break down:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Metropolitan Division:
Washington Capitals
Pittsburgh Penguins
Philadelphia Flyers
New Jersey Devils
New York Rangers
New York Islanders
Carolina Hurricanes
Columbus Blue Jackets
Atlantic Division:
Toronto Maple Leafs
Montreal Canadiens
Ottawa Senators
Buffalo Sabres
Detroit Red Wings
Boston Bruins
Florida Panthers
Tampa Bay Lightning
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Central Division:
Winnipeg Jets
Chicago Blackhawks
Colorado Avalanche
Dallas Stars
Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators
St. Louis Blues
Pacific Division:
Vancouver Canucks
Calgary Flames
Edmonton Oilers
San Jose Sharks
Los Angeles Kings
Phoenix Coyotes
Anaheim Ducks
