Central Division (NHL)
| Conference | Western Conference |
|---|---|
| League | National Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Formerly | Norris Division |
| Inaugural season | 1993–94 season |
| Teams | |
| No. of teams | 7 |
| Championships | |
| Most recent Central Division champion(s) | Dallas Stars (3rd title) |
| Most Central Division titles | Detroit Red Wings (13 titles) |
The NHL's Central Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment. Its predecessor was the Norris Division. As part of the 2013 realignment, the Central Division expanded into 7 teams. It is also one of two successors to the Northwest Division. Three of its teams—Minnesota, Nashville, and Winnipeg (as the Atlanta Thrashers) — joined the NHL in the league's last phase of expansion between 1998 and 2000. The fourth team in that group, the Columbus Blue Jackets, are no longer part of the Central Division.
The Central Division has sent five teams to the Stanley Cup playoffs on six different occasions. In every season since the most recent realignment in 2013, Central Division teams have occupied both Wild Card playoff spots in the Western Conference
Teams in bold are currently in the division.
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