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Metropolitan Division

NHL division formed in 2013, no Canadian teams, historic rivalries.

The Metropolitan Division is one of two divisions in the NHL's Eastern Conference, formed in 2013 during a league realignment. It succeeded the original Atlantic Division and is one of two successors to the Southeast Division. Six of its teams previously played together in the Patrick Division from 1981 to 1993. It is the only NHL division without a Canadian team.

Quick Facts

Conference
Eastern Conference
League
National Hockey League
Sport
Ice hockey
Founded
2013; Suspended in 2020–21; 2021 (reactivated)
Teams
8
Champion
Carolina Hurricanes (3rd title)
Champ season
2025–26
Most titles
Washington Capitals (6 titles)

Facts from the source article.

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