Find out the list of Canadian NHL teams: the ice hockey teams in Canada in detail for fans across the country.
The NHL is one of the most popular and followed sports leagues in Canada and other countries.
The National ice hockey league consists of clubs in the United States and Canada who have strong competitions amongst them.
Who are the Canadian teams in the ice hockey (NHL franchise) currently?
There are 7 NHL teams of Canadian teams in the ice hockey (NHL franchise) in Canada currently and they are listed as follows:
Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames is one of Canadian teams in the NHL franchise currently. The team is based in Calgary and are members of the National Hockey League Pacific Division in the Western Conference.
The Calgary Flames currently plays its home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome which has a seating capacity around 19,289.
The Calgary Flames ice hockey franchise has a considerable number of trophies including one Stanley Cup title and other championships including the conference and divisional titles.
Calgary Flames was founded in 1972 as the Atlanta Flames before the name change to Calgary in 1980.
Edmonton Oilers
The next NHL team in Canada is the Edmonton Oilers which competes in the National Hockey League franchise as members of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference.
The Edmonton Oilers currently plays its home games at the Rogers Place which has a seating capacity of around 18,347 for ice hockey games.
Edmonton Oilers is one of the most successful Canadian NHL teams historically with over five Stanley Cup titles. The team also boasts of other titles including the Conference, divisional championships and the Presidents' Trophy.
The Edmonton Oilers NHL franchise was founded as the Alberta Oilers in 1972 before the current name change to Edmonton in 1973.
Montreal Canadiens
The next NHL Ice Hockey team in the franchise is the Montreal Canadiens which compete in the National Hockey League as part of the Atlantic Division in the Western Conference.
The Montreal Canadiens currently plays its home games at the Bell Centre which has a seating capacity of around 21,105 since 2021.
The Montreal Canadiens is one of the most successful NHL teams historically with over 24 Stanley Cup titles. The team dominated the league in the early years of formation until the late 90s. The team also boasts of other trophies like the conference and divisional championships.
The Montreal Canadiens is one of oldest ice hockey teams in Canada and was founded in 1909.
Ottawa Senators
The next NHL franchise in Canada is the Ottawa Senators who are part of the National Hockey League as members of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.
The Ottawa Senators currently plays its home games at the Canadian Tire Centre which has a seating capacity of around 17,997 as of 2024.
The Ottawa Senators have won conference and divisional championships. The team was founded in 1992.
Toronto Maple Leafs
The next Canadian NHL franchise is the Toronto Maple Leafs that is a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.
The Toronto Maple Leafs currently play their home games at the Scotiabank Arena, which has a seating capacity of around 18,800 for ice hockey games.
The Toronto Maple Leafs is also one of the most successful teams in the NHL franchise with over 13 Stanley Cup titles. The team has also won other conference and divisional championships throughout its history.
The Toronto Maple Leafs was founded in 1917 as the Toronto Arenas. It was renamed the Toronto St. Patricks in 1919 before the current name changed to Toronto Maple Leafs in 1927.
Vancouver Canucks
The next Canadian professional ice hockey team in the NHL is the Vancouver Canucks, who are members of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference.
The Vancouver Canucks currently play their home games at Rogers Arena, which has a seating capacity of around 18,910 as of 2012.
The Vancouver Canucks have won some conferences and divisional championships throughout their history. The Canucks were founded in 1945.
Winnipeg Jets
The next NHL team in Canada is the Winnipeg Jets that compete in the National Hockey League as members of the Central Division in the Western Conference.
The Winnipeg Jets currently plays its home games at the Canada Life Centre which has a seating capacity of around 15,321 for ice hockey games.
The Winnipeg Jets was founded in 1999 as the Atlanta Thrashers before the name changed to the Winnipeg Jets in 2011.
