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Anaheim Ducks
Atlanta Thrashers
Boston Bruins

The Rangers key rival during the Original Six era.

Memorable Moments:

  • Bobby Orr's famous "in flight" goal that ended the 1970 Stanley Cup Finals is perhaps the most well known goal in the history of the sport.
  • In the first meeting after Zdeno Chara's hit on Max Pacioretty, the Bruins destroy Montreal 7-0.
  • June 5, 2011 - The Bruins secure their first Stanley Cup in 39 years with a Game 7 win in Vancouver.
Buffalo Sabres

It's nice to see they've gone back to their old logo, rather than keep using the buffalo head logo. That is why I am displaying their original logo here. The goal horn at the old Aud was the best in the league. Lindy Ruff was always cool in my book, but he earned extra points for calling out the league on Brett Hull's "No Goal."

Memorable Moments:

  • Rob Ray "took a little force" to a fan who jumped the boards during a Nordiques/Sabres game.
  • Game 4 of the 1993 Patrick Division Semifinals - the May Day Goal finishes off the Boston Bruins in four straight.
  • April 27, 1994 - Dave Hannan score in the fourth overtime to defeat the New Jersey Devils 1-0 and tie their first round series at 3.
Calgary Flames

Memorable Moments:

  • The famous Theo Fleury celebration after scoring an OT goal in Game 6 of the Smythe Division semifinals against the Edmonton Oilers.
Carolina Hurricanes

Memorable Moments:

  • Some teams have another's number: April 28, 2009 - Game 7 Eastern Conference Quarterfinal - New Jersey blows a one goal lead in the final 90 seconds as the Canes tie and win Game 7 in dramatic fashion.
Chicago Blackhawks Easily the best logo and jersey in all of professional sports, not just the NHL.

Memorable Moments:

  • June 9, 2010 - The Chicago Blackhawks score the strangest OT goal in my memory to win the Stanley Cup. When viewed through the prism of 49 Cup-less seasons, it must have been pure beauty to a Hawks fan.
Colorado Avalanche

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Columbus Blue Jackets
Dallas Stars

Memorable Moments:

  • Sabres fans: the following link is NSFL! June 19, 1999 - Game 6 Stanley Cup Finals - Brett Hull and the "No Goal" controversy.
Detroit Red Wings

I don't have anything against the Wings.  I respect them quite a bit, and their resurgence since the mid-90s is a good thing for the league.  Calling themselves Hockeytown is a bit much, even among American cities.  However, I can't dispute the success of 11 Stanley Cups. Memorable Moments:

  • June 4, 2008 - Game 6 Stanley Cup Finals - The Wings defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins and capture their 11th Stanley Cup.
Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers were a second favorite of mine as a child, mostly because they were awesome and the Rangers were not.  So much could be said about their dynasty in the 80s, but for my money they possessed the greatest offense of any team in any sport in any era.

Memorable Moments:

  • Before the calendar year was done on the 1981-82 season, Wayne Gretzky had a five goal game that propelled him to 50 goals in 39 games en route to a 92 goal campaign.
  • May 15, 1990 - Petr Klima scores in the third overtime of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
  • April 16, 1991 - The Flames are doused in the first round, again, by Esa Tikkanen in Game 7.
  • June 14, 1996 - Fernando Pisani scores the first shorthanded OT goal in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Florida Panthers
Hartford Whalers (now the Carolina Hurricanes)

WHA member turned sad sack NHL franchise, I know how I became a follower of the Whalers.  My fourth grade teacher's husband had a connection with the team and knowing that I enjoyed hockey, my teacher gave me a "Doug Jarvis: NHL Iron Man" poster and a team calendar.  Since moving to Carolina, I've been less a well-wisher and actually vehemently rooted against them in the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals.

Memorable Moments:

  • April 13, 1997 - Kevin Dineen scores the last goal in Hartford Whalers history.
Los Angeles Kings
Minnesota North Stars
Minnesota Wild

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Montreal Canadiens

24 Stanley Cups in over 100 seasons of hockey. You can't dispute the franchise's success and greatness through the decades. You also can't dispute they breed the most obnoxious fans who are willing to set anything on fire after a win, whether it's for the Cup or just the first round.

Nashville Predators
New Jersey Devils
New York Islanders

I'm going to try and be fair, since I'm a Rangers fan. They built one of the greatest dyansties in NHL history. They have a great logo and jersey (non-fishsticks era). Their rivalry with the Rangers is among the greatest in all sports. They have been a disgrace for close to 20 years. Oh well, I tried. Memorable Moments:

  • May 24, 1980 - Game 6 Stanley Cup Finals - Bobby Nystrom scores in OT to win the first of the Islanders four consecutive Cups. At least the Flyers were on the losing end.
New York Rangers

My favorite team in any sport, I have been a fan since sometime in the late 80s.  If everyone has a hardship in life, mine is watching the Rangers every winter.

Memorable Moments:

  • The Rangers stave off elimination in the Cup semifinals and come back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in 3 OT. Pete Stemkowski's goal ended one of the longest games in franchise history.
  • Game 7 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals - Howie Rose's Matteau! Matteau! call as the Rangers end perhaps the most dramatic playoff series in history.
  • Game 4 of the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals - Trailing 2-1 in the game, Brian Leetch takes down Pavel Bure on a breakaway and a penalty shot is awarded. Bure's move was similar to one he tried on Richter during the All-Star Game at MSG earlier that season.
  • The full broadcast of Game 7 vs. Vancouver - CBC feed
  • March 18, 2011 - Rangers defeat the Canadiens 6-3 at MSG on the strength of a five goal first period. This game is even more memorable to me because it was part of my bachelor party night.
Ottawa Senators
Philadelphia Flyers
Phoenix Coyotes
Pittsburgh Penguins

Memorable Moments:

  • June 12, 2009 - Game 7 Stanley Cup Finals - The Pens stave off the Red Wings last minute attacks and exact revenge in the rematch of the previous season's Finals.
St. Louis Blues
San Jose Sharks
Tampa Bay Lightning
Toronto Maple Leafs

Thanks to Darcy Tucker and Pat Quinn, I've developed a disliking for the Leafs over the last decade.  People often say that they are hated the same way the Yankees are, which I won't dispute except to say that Yankee haters have good reason to be jealous of their success.  True the Leafs 13 Cups are second best all time, but the last one came in 1967.  Thanks to the Blackhawks, (and perhaps Wayne Gretzky) they're now on the hook for the longest drought in the league.  Remember: Losers Even After Forty Seasons.

Memorable Moments:

  • April 23, 1964 - Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals - Bob Baun breaks his foot in the game only to return and score the OT winner to tie the series 3-3. The Leafs would beat the Red Wings in Game 7 and win their third consecutive Cup.
Washington Capitals

I don't like the Caps.  I hated Dale Hunter.  I even felt a little bad for Pierre Turgeon, even though he was an Islander.  Plus, Rich Pilon (#47) dishes out a charge and spear combination for the ages.

Winnipeg Jets (Welcome Back!/Forget Phoenix)

I'm not really sure how I became a well-wisher for the Jets, probably because I felt bad for them because they were so pathetic for so long.  Still, Winnipeg deserves a team far more than Phoenix.

Memorable Moments:

  • In 1990, they took a 3-1 series lead in the Smythe Division semifinals on Dave Ellett's double OT winner.  Winnipeg would blow the series lead to the eventual Cup winners from Edmonton.
  • Teemu Selanne breaks Mike Bossy's rookie goal scoring mark with his 54th of the season, on his way to a 76 goal campaign in 1992-93.

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