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NHL: Who are the oldest teams?
The NHL regular season is almost here, with pre-season games now well underway ahead of the October start, and DAZN is THE place to watch all the NHL action unfold.
DAZN is the new home of the NHL, streaming every game of the 2025/26 season exclusively internationally, beginning on Tuesday, October 7, when the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Florida Panthers, have their banner night as they host the Chicago Blackhawks. With the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Finals included, that's over 1,300 games available live* and on demand on DAZN.
In addition, subscribers can enjoy features such as home and away commentary selection and access to NHL programming, including Puck Personalities and Mic Drop.
Ultimate customers can also enjoy enhanced broadcast features and a discount at NHLShop.com.
But, you may be wondering, when did the 32 NHL teams come into existence?
DAZN News provides all of that information for you below.
Who are the oldest teams in the NHL?
| Teams | Year Founded |
| Montreal Canadians | 1917 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1917 |
| Boston Bruins | 1924 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 1926 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 1926 |
| New York Rangers | 1926 |
| St. Louis Blues | 1967 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1967 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 1967 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 1967 |
| Dallas Stars | 1967 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 1970 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 1970 |
| New York Islanders | 1972 |
| Calgary Flames | 1972 |
| Washington Capitals | 1974 |
| New Jersey Devils | 1974 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 1979 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 1979 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 1979 |
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San Jose Sharks | 1991 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 1992 |
| Ottawa Senators | 1992 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 1993 |
| Florida Panthers | 1993 |
| Nashville Predators | 1998 |
| Winnipeg Jets | 1999 |
| Minnesota Wild | 2000 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 2000 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 2017 |
| Seattle Kraken | 2021 |
| Utah Mammoth | 2024 |
How to watch the NHL on DAZN: Live stream info
Every NHL game during the 2025/26 season, including the Stanley Cup Playoffs, is available worldwide on DAZN, excluding the United States and Canada.
With exclusive rights, DAZN is the only place internationally to watch NHL, with access to over 1,300 games per season, available live* and on demand.
You can watch the NHL via the DAZN App, available on smart TVs, phones, tablets, streaming devices, game consoles, and web browsers.
If you do not have the App already, then just follow these instructions....
- Download the free DAZN App from your normal App store on your TV, phone, tablet, or streaming device
- On a laptop or PC, visit www.DAZN.com/home
- Select 'Get started' or 'log in'
- Enter your email address, or sign up via the Apple, Google or Facebook options
- You then have access to all of DAZN's free content, including the Matchroom boxing channel, LIV Golf , and FIFA+
- Then find the NHL page and click 'buy now' to choose your subscription level
For more information and to sign up here.
What's included in a NHL.TV subscription?
As well as every game of the season live* and on demand, an NHL.TV subscription also provides access to home and away commentary options, highlights, pre-season match-ups, and exclusive NHL shows, including Mic Drop and Weird NHL.
- Every game live, including the playoffs and the Stanley Cup Final
- Full game replays, condensed games, and highlights of all games
- Option of home and away commentary (majority of games)
- Select pre-season games
- On-demand NHL content, including Puck Personalities and Mic Drop
*Select live games in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland will be blacked out but made available on demand following the conclusion of the game.
