Eastern Conference (NHL)

The Eastern Conference (French: Conférence de l'Est) is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League (NHL) used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Western Conference.

Divisions

Atlantic New Jersey Devils New York Islanders New York Rangers Philadelphia Flyers Pittsburgh Penguins

Northeast Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres Montreal Canadiens Ottawa Senators Toronto Maple Leafs

Southeast Atlanta Thrashers Carolina Hurricanes Florida Panthers Tampa Bay Lightning Washington Capitals

Champions

For a list of the conference champions, see Prince of Wales Trophy.

Stanley Cup champions produced

• 1975–76 - Montreal Canadiens
• 1976–77 - Montreal Canadiens
• 1977–78 - Montreal Canadiens
• 1978–79 - Montreal Canadiens
• 1981–82 - New York Islanders
• 1982–83 - New York Islanders
• 1985–86 - Montreal Canadiens
• 1990–91 - Pittsburgh Penguins
• 1991–92 - Pittsburgh Penguins
• 1992–93 - Montreal Canadiens
• 1993–94 - New York Rangers
• 1994–95 - New Jersey Devils
• 1999–00 - New Jersey Devils
• 2002–03 - New Jersey Devils
• 2003–04 - Tampa Bay Lightning
• 2005–06 - Carolina Hurricanes