Who Is The Oldest NHL Team?
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The Montreal Canadiens are the oldest NHL team. They were founded in 1909.
The Original Six
In the67-year history of the National Hockey League, six teams have been constant members of the league. These teams, which are collectively known as the “Original Six,” were all founded in the 1920s and 1930s, and include the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Original Six era of the NHL is considered by many to be a golden age of hockey. From 1942 to 1967, these six teams were the only ones in the league, making for intense rivalries and some of the most memorable moments in hockey history.
Today, all six of these teams are still in operation, and they continue to be some of the most popular and successful franchises in the NHL. In fact, three of them (the Bruins, Blackhawks and Canadiens) have won a Stanley Cup since 2010.
The Boston Bruins
As of the 2019-20 NHL season, the Boston Bruins are the oldest team in the NHL. The Bruins were founded in 1924, making them 95 years old. The Bruins are also one of the “Original Six” teams, along with the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs. These six teams made up the NHL from 1942 until 1967 when the league expanded to 12 teams.
The Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are the oldest team in the NHL. They were founded in 1926 and have won six Stanley Cups, the most recent in 2015.
The Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are the oldest NHL team. They were founded in 1926 as the Detroit Cougars, but became the Red Wings in 1932. They are one of the most successful teams in NHL history, winning 11 Stanley Cups.
The Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are the oldest NHL team. They were founded in 1909 as a charter member of the National Hockey League. The Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup a record 24 times, most recently in 1993.
The New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are the oldest NHL team, having been founded in 1926. The Rangers have won the Stanley Cup four times, most recently in 1994.
The Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are the oldest team in the National Hockey League. They were founded in 1917 as the Toronto Arenas, and they are one of the Original Six teams that made up the NHL from 1942 until 1967. The Maple Leafs have won thirteen Stanley Cups, more than any other Canadian team.
