The NHL's Central Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Norris Division.
Division Lineups[]
1993-1996[]
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Colorado Avalanche
- Dallas Stars
- Minnesota Wild
- Nashville Predators
- St. Louis Blues
- Winnipeg Jets
Changes from the 1992-1993 season[]
- The Central Division is formed as a result of NHL realignment
- The Minnesota North Stars move to Dallas, Texas to become the Dallas Stars
- The Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, and Toronto Maple Leafs come from the Norris Division
- The Winnipeg Jets come from the Smythe Division
1996-1998[]
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Dallas Stars
- Detroit Red Wings
- Phoenix Coyotes
- St. Louis Blues
- Toronto Maple Leafs
Changes from the 1995-1996 season[]
- The Winnipeg Jets move to Phoenix, Arizona to become the Phoenix Coyotes
1998-2000[]
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Detroit Red Wings
- Nashville Predators
- St. Louis Blues
Changes from the 1997-1998 season[]
- The Dallas Stars and Phoenix Coyotes move to the Pacific Division
- The Toronto Maple Leafs move to the Northeast Division
- The Nashville Predators were added as an expansion team
2000-2013[]
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Detroit Red Wings
- Nashville Predators
- St. Louis Blues
Changes from the 1999-2000 season[]
- The Columbus Blue Jackets were added as an expansion team
2013-2021[]
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Colorado Avalanche
- Dallas Stars
- Minnesota Wild
- Nashville Predators
- St. Louis Blues
- Winnipeg Jets
Changes from the 2012-2013 Season[]
- The Columbus Blue Jackets & Detroit Red Wings leave the Central Division.
- The Winnipeg Jets Join from the Southeast Division.
- Dallas Stars join from the Pacific Division.
- Colorado Avalanche & Minnesota Wild join from the Northwest Division.
2021-Present[]
- Arizona Coyotes
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Colorado Avalanche
- Dallas Stars
- Minnesota Wild
- Nashville Predators
- St. Louis Blues
- Winnipeg Jets
Changes from the 2020-2021 Season[]
- The Arizona Coyotes join from the Pacific Division
Division Champions[]
- 1994 - Detroit Red Wings (46-30-8, 100 pts)
- 1995 - Detroit Red Wings (33-11-4, 70 pts)
- 1996 - Detroit Red Wings (62-13-7, 131 pts)
- 1997 - Dallas Stars (48-26-8, 104 pts)
- 1998 - Dallas Stars (49-22-11, 109 pts)
- 1999 - Detroit Red Wings (43-32-7, 93 pts)
- 2000 - St. Louis Blues (51-19-11-1, 114 pts)
- 2001 - Detroit Red Wings (49-20-9-4, 111 pts)
- 2002 - Detroit Red Wings (51-17-10-4, 116 pts)
- 2003 - Detroit Red Wings (48-20-10-4, 110 pts)
- 2004 - Detroit Red Wings (48-21-11-2, 109 pts)
- 2005 - no season (NHL Lockout)
- 2006 - Detroit Red Wings (58-16-8, 124 pts)
- 2007 - Detroit Red Wings (50-19-13, 113 pts)
- 2008- Detroit Red Wings (54-21-7, 115 pts)
- 2009- Detroit Red Wings (51-21-10, 112 pts)
- 2010- Chicago Blackhawks (52-22-8, 112 pts)
- 2011- Detroit Red Wings (47-57-10, 104 pts)
- 2012- St. Louis Blues ( 49-22-11 109 pts)
- 2013- Chicago Blackhawks (36-7-5 77 pts)
- 2014- Colorado Avalanche (52-22-8 112 pts)
Stanley Cup Winners produced[]
- 1997 - Detroit Red Wings
- 1998 - Detroit Red Wings
- 2002 - Detroit Red Wings
- 2008- Detroit Red Wings
- 2010- Chicago Blackhawks
- 2013- Chicago Blackhawks
Central Division Titles Won By Team[]
| Team | Number of Championships Won | Last Year Won |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Red Wings | 13 | 2011 |
| Dallas Stars | 2 | 1998 |
| St. Louis Blues | 2 | 2012 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 2 | 2013 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 1 | 2014 |
See also[]
- Adams Division
- Norris Division
- Patrick Division
- Smythe Division
- Atlantic Division (NHL)
- Northeast Division (NHL)
- Northwest Division (NHL)
- Pacific Division (NHL)
- Southeast Division (NHL)