| Eastern Conference | Western Conference |
| Northern Division | Central Division |
| Boston Bruins | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Buffalo Sabres | Detroit Redwings |
| Montreal Canadiens | Nashville Predators |
| Ottawa Senators | St. Louis Blues |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | |
| Atlantic Division | Northeast Division |
| New Jersey Devils | Calgary Flames |
| New York Islanders | Colorado Avalanche |
| New York Rangers | Edmonton Oilers |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Vancouver Canucks |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Southeast Division | Pacific Division |
| Caralina Hurricanes | Aniheim Mighty Ducks |
| Florida Panthers | Dallas Stars |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Los Angeles Kings |
| Washington Capitals | Phoenix Coyotes |
| San Jose Sharks | |
Future expansion teams