The NHL's Northeast Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Adams Division.
Current Lineup[]
Division Lineups[]
1993-1995[]
- Boston Bruins
- Buffalo Sabres
- Hartford Whalers
- Montreal Canadiens
- Ottawa Senators
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Quebec Nordiques
Changes from the 1992-1993 season[]
- The Northeast Division is formed as a result of NHL realignment
- The Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Hartford Whalers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and Quebec Nordiques come from the Adams Division
- The Pittsburgh Penguins come from the Patrick Division
1995-1997[]
- Boston Bruins
- Buffalo Sabres
- Hartford Whalers
- Montreal Canadiens
- Ottawa Senators
- Pittsburgh Penguins
Changes from the 1994-1995 season[]
- The Quebec Nordiques move to the Pacific Division as the Colorado Avalanche
1997-1998[]
- Boston Bruins
- Buffalo Sabres
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Montreal Canadiens
- Ottawa Senators
- Pittsburgh Penguins
Changes from the 1996-1997 season[]
- The Hartford Whalers move to Greensboro, North Carolina to become the Carolina Hurricanes
1998-Present[]
- Boston Bruins
- Buffalo Sabres
- Montreal Canadiens
- Ottawa Senators
- Toronto Maple Leafs
Changes from the 1997-1998 season[]
- The Carolina Hurricanes move to the new Southeast Division
- The Pittsburgh Penguins move to the Atlantic Division
- The Toronto Maple Leafs move in from the Central Division
Division Champions[]
- 1994 - Pittsburgh Penguins (44-27-13, 101 pts)
- 1995 - Quebec Nordiques (30-13-5, 65 pts)
- 1996 - Pittsburgh Penguins (49-29-4, 102 pts)
- 1997 - Buffalo Sabres (40-30-12, 92 pts)
- 1998 - Pittsburgh Penguins (40-24-18, 98 pts)
- 1999 - Ottawa Senators (44-23-15, 103 pts)
- 2000 - Toronto Maple Leafs (45-27-7-3, 100 pts)
- 2001 - Ottawa Senators (48-21-9-4, 109 pts)
- 2002 - Boston Bruins (43-24-6-9, 101 pts)
- 2003 - Ottawa Senators (52-21-8-1, 113 pts)
- 2004 - Boston Bruins (41-19-15-7, 104 pts)
- 2005 - no season (NHL Lockout)
- 2006 - Ottawa Senators (52-21-9, 113 pts)
- 2007 - Buffalo Sabres (53-22-7, 113 pts)
- 2008- Montreal Canadiens (47-25-10, 104 pts)
- 2009- Boston Bruins 53-19-10, 116 pts)
- 2010- Buffalo Sabres (45-27-10, 100 pts)
- 2011- Boston Bruins (46-25-11, 103 pts)
- 2012- Boston Bruins (49-29-4, 102 pts)
- 2013- Montreal Canadiens (29-14-5 63 pts)
Divison Disolved.
Stanley Cup Winners produced[]
2011-Boston Bruins
Northeast Division Titles Won By Team[]
| Team | Number of Championships Won | Last Year Won |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Senators | 4 | 2006 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 | 1998 |
| Boston Bruins | 5 | 2012 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 3 | 2010 |
| Quebec Nordiques | 1 | 1995 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | 2000 |
| Montreal Candiens | 2 | 2013 |
See also[]
- Adams Division
- Norris Division
- Patrick Division
- Smythe Division
- Atlantic Division (NHL)
- Central Division (NHL)
- Northwest Division (NHL)
- Pacific Division (NHL)
- Southeast Division (NHL)