2026 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Carolina Hurricanes
Led the most days: Vegas Golden Knights (36 of 211)
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1978 NHL Imperialism Map
Territory Changes
Team Territory Control
This table shows all teams sorted by the number of territories they control.
Final standings: the Minnesota North Stars finished on top with 18 of 18 territories (100.0%).
| Team | Territories Controlled |
|---|---|
| Minnesota North Stars | 18 (100.0%) |
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The standout territory feats of the season.
Team Directory
Each team's season at a glance — days spent leading the map, largest empire, territory conquered, and the rise-and-fall sparkline. Sorted by who dominated.
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NHL seasons of the 2020s
2025 NHL Imperialism Map
Florida Panthers ended on top, led 27 of 224 days
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2024 NHL Imperialism Map
Columbus Blue Jackets ended on top, led 52 of 232 days
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2023 NHL Imperialism Map
Vegas Golden Knights ended on top, led 34 of 222 days
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2022 NHL Imperialism Map
Colorado Avalanche ended on top, led 38 of 232 days
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2021 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Tampa Bay Lightning
Led the most days: Toronto Maple Leafs (12 of 167)
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2020 NHL Imperialism Map
Los Angeles Kings ended on top, led 63 of 205 days
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2019 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: St. Louis Blues
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (31 of 223)
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2018 NHL Imperialism Map
Edmonton Oilers ended on top, led 52 of 223 days
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2016 NHL Imperialism Map
Ottawa Senators ended on top, led 55 of 226 days
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2015 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Chicago Blackhawks
Led the most days: Los Angeles Kings (25 of 225)
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2013 NHL Imperialism Map
Led the most days: Chicago Blackhawks (11 of 144)
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2011 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Boston Bruins
Led the most days: Vancouver Canucks (40 of 226)
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2010 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Chicago Blackhawks
Led the most days: San Jose Sharks (42 of 218)
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2009 NHL Imperialism Map
Florida Panthers ended on top, led 58 of 225 days
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2008 NHL Imperialism Map
Detroit Red Wings ended on top, led 39 of 225 days
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2007 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Anaheim Ducks
Led the most days: Minnesota Wild (22 of 222)
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2006 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Carolina Hurricanes
Led the most days: Buffalo Sabres (61 of 222)
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2004 NHL Imperialism Map
Columbus Blue Jackets ended on top, led 49 of 220 days
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2003 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New Jersey Devils
Led the most days: Toronto Maple Leafs (21 of 218)
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2002 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Detroit Red Wings
Led the most days: Colorado Avalanche (40 of 220)
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2001 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Colorado Avalanche
Led the most days: New Jersey Devils (27 of 225)
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2000 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New Jersey Devils
Led the most days: Colorado Avalanche (44 of 230)
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1998 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Detroit Red Wings
Led the most days: New Jersey Devils (29 of 218)
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1997 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Detroit Red Wings
Led the most days: Florida Panthers (32 of 222)
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1996 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Colorado Avalanche
Led the most days: Florida Panthers (45 of 230)
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1995 NHL Imperialism Map
New Jersey Devils ended on top, led 23 of 141 days
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1994 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Rangers
Led the most days: Toronto Maple Leafs (49 of 232)
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1993 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 51 of 230 days
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1992 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Pittsburgh Penguins
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (37 of 216)
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1991 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Pittsburgh Penguins
Led the most days: Calgary Flames (30 of 216)
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1990 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Edmonton Oilers
Led the most days: Washington Capitals (27 of 212)
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1989 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Calgary Flames
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (44 of 208)
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1988 NHL Imperialism Map
Edmonton Oilers ended on top, led 39 of 209 days
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1987 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Edmonton Oilers
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (40 of 207)
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1986 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Montreal Canadiens
Led the most days: Washington Capitals (40 of 210)
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1985 NHL Imperialism Map
Edmonton Oilers ended on top, led 44 of 196 days
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1984 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Edmonton Oilers
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (29 of 190)
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1983 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Islanders
Led the most days: Chicago Black Hawks (34 of 192)
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1982 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Islanders
Led the most days: Edmonton Oilers (38 of 192)
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1981 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Islanders
Led the most days: Buffalo Sabres (35 of 191)
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1980 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Islanders
Led the most days: Philadelphia Flyers (51 of 197)
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1979 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 45 of 180 days
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1978 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Minnesota North Stars
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (66 of 190)
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1977 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 70 of 192 days
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1976 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: California Golden Seals
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (39 of 185)
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1975 NHL Imperialism Map
Philadelphia Flyers ended on top, led 42 of 189 days
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1974 NHL Imperialism Map
Philadelphia Flyers ended on top, led 55 of 176 days
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1973 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto Maple Leafs
Led the most days: New York Rangers (30 of 165)
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1971 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Montreal Canadiens
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (44 of 172)
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1970 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Boston Bruins
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (34 of 151)
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1969 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Montreal Canadiens
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (46 of 139)
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1968 NHL Imperialism Map
Pittsburgh Penguins ended on top, led 29 of 142 days
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1967 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto Maple Leafs
Led the most days: Chicago Black Hawks (36 of 108)
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1966 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 44 of 106 days
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1965 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 34 of 117 days
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1964 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto Maple Leafs
Led the most days: Detroit Red Wings (30 of 114)
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1963 NHL Imperialism Map
Toronto Maple Leafs ended on top, led 41 of 113 days
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1962 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto Maple Leafs
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (35 of 111)
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1961 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Boston Bruins
Led the most days: Toronto Maple Leafs (34 of 116)
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1960 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Rangers
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (36 of 114)
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1959 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 55 of 107 days
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1958 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Montreal Canadiens
Led the most days: New York Rangers (19 of 114)
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1957 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 34 of 113 days
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1956 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Chicago Black Hawks
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (40 of 121)
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1955 NHL Imperialism Map
Detroit Red Wings ended on top, led 46 of 113 days
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1954 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Detroit Red Wings
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (41 of 117)
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1953 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto Maple Leafs
Led the most days: Detroit Red Wings (27 of 111)
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1952 NHL Imperialism Map
Detroit Red Wings ended on top, led 55 of 127 days
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1951 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto Maple Leafs
Led the most days: Detroit Red Wings (53 of 114)
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1950 NHL Imperialism Map
Chicago Black Hawks ended on top, led 33 of 111 days
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1949 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto Maple Leafs
Led the most days: Detroit Red Wings (30 of 99)
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1948 NHL Imperialism Map
Toronto Maple Leafs ended on top, led 37 of 98 days
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1947 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto Maple Leafs
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (32 of 103)
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1946 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Rangers
Led the most days: Detroit Red Wings (23 of 88)
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1945 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Chicago Black Hawks
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (50 of 103)
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1944 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 37 of 91 days
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1943 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Detroit Red Wings
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (31 of 88)
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1942 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto Maple Leafs
Led the most days: New York Rangers (38 of 94)
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1941 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Boston Bruins
Led the most days: New York Rangers (22 of 97)
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1940 NHL Imperialism Map
New York Rangers ended on top, led 46 of 99 days
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1938 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Chicago Black Hawks
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (23 of 91)
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1937 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Detroit Red Wings
Led the most days: Montreal Maroons (21 of 92)
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1936 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Rangers
Led the most days: Toronto Maple Leafs (21 of 90)
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1935 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Montreal Maroons
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (19 of 84)
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1933 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Rangers
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (25 of 88)
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1932 NHL Imperialism Map
Toronto Maple Leafs ended on top, led 30 of 99 days
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1931 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Montreal Canadiens
Led the most days: Toronto Maple Leafs (20 of 89)
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1930 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Montreal Canadiens
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (33 of 84)
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1928 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Pittsburgh Pirates
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (41 of 97)
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1927 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto St. Patricks
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (17 of 92)
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1926 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Boston Bruins
Led the most days: Ottawa Senators (16 of 71)
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1925 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Ottawa Senators
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (15 of 48)
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1924 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 9 of 28 days
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1923 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Montreal Canadiens
Led the most days: Ottawa Senators (13 of 26)
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1922 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Montreal Canadiens
Led the most days: Ottawa Senators (8 of 26)
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1920 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Hamilton Tigers
Led the most days: Ottawa Senators (15 of 29)
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1919 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 14 of 32 days
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