2026-27 NHL Imperialism Map
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New York Islanders ended on top, led 4 of 32 days
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2006-07 NHL Imperialism Map
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Territory Changes
Team Territory Control
This table shows all teams sorted by the number of territories they control.
Final standings: the Anaheim Ducks finished on top with 30 of 30 territories (100.0%).
| Team | Territories Controlled |
|---|---|
| Anaheim Ducks | 30 (100.0%) |
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How NHL Territory Conquest Works
- Every team starts with the land closest to its arena.
- Win a game and you take all of the loser's territory.
- Territory carries over all season, with no resets until next year.
- Click any territory to trace every team that held it.
Full Rules and FAQ How to make your own map
Data sources: Sports Reference (game data); VenueStats (venue data).
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Season Records
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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All 109 NHL seasons, 1917-18 to 2026-27. Replay any of them game by game, or make your own version.
NHL seasons of the 2020s
2025-26 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Carolina Hurricanes
Led the most days: Vegas Golden Knights (36 of 211)
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2024-25 NHL Imperialism Map
Florida Panthers ended on top, led 27 of 224 days
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2023-24 NHL Imperialism Map
Columbus Blue Jackets ended on top, led 52 of 232 days
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2022-23 NHL Imperialism Map
Vegas Golden Knights ended on top, led 34 of 222 days
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2021-22 NHL Imperialism Map
Colorado Avalanche ended on top, led 38 of 232 days
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2020-21 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Tampa Bay Lightning
Led the most days: Toronto Maple Leafs (12 of 167)
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2019-20 NHL Imperialism Map
Los Angeles Kings ended on top, led 63 of 205 days
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2018-19 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: St. Louis Blues
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (31 of 223)
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2017-18 NHL Imperialism Map
Edmonton Oilers ended on top, led 52 of 223 days
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2016-17 NHL Imperialism Map
Winnipeg Jets ended on top, led 63 of 218 days
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2015-16 NHL Imperialism Map
Ottawa Senators ended on top, led 55 of 226 days
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2014-15 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Chicago Blackhawks
Led the most days: Los Angeles Kings (25 of 225)
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2013-14 NHL Imperialism Map
Winnipeg Jets ended on top, led 52 of 224 days
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2012-13 NHL Imperialism Map
Led the most days: Chicago Blackhawks (11 of 144)
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2011-12 NHL Imperialism Map
Calgary Flames ended on top, led 54 of 224 days
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2010-11 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Boston Bruins
Led the most days: Vancouver Canucks (40 of 226)
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2009-10 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Chicago Blackhawks
Led the most days: San Jose Sharks (42 of 218)
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2008-09 NHL Imperialism Map
Florida Panthers ended on top, led 58 of 225 days
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2007-08 NHL Imperialism Map
Detroit Red Wings ended on top, led 39 of 225 days
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2006-07 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Anaheim Ducks
Led the most days: Minnesota Wild (22 of 222)
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2005-06 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Carolina Hurricanes
Led the most days: Buffalo Sabres (61 of 222)
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2003-04 NHL Imperialism Map
Columbus Blue Jackets ended on top, led 49 of 220 days
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2002-03 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New Jersey Devils
Led the most days: Toronto Maple Leafs (21 of 218)
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2001-02 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Detroit Red Wings
Led the most days: Colorado Avalanche (40 of 220)
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2000-01 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Colorado Avalanche
Led the most days: New Jersey Devils (27 of 225)
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1999-00 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New Jersey Devils
Led the most days: Colorado Avalanche (44 of 230)
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1998-99 NHL Imperialism Map
Dallas Stars ended on top, led 40 of 230 days
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1997-98 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Detroit Red Wings
Led the most days: New Jersey Devils (29 of 218)
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1996-97 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Detroit Red Wings
Led the most days: Florida Panthers (32 of 222)
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1995-96 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Colorado Avalanche
Led the most days: Florida Panthers (45 of 230)
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1994-95 NHL Imperialism Map
New Jersey Devils ended on top, led 23 of 141 days
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1993-94 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Rangers
Led the most days: Toronto Maple Leafs (49 of 232)
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1992-93 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 51 of 230 days
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1991-92 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Pittsburgh Penguins
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (37 of 216)
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1990-91 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Pittsburgh Penguins
Led the most days: Calgary Flames (30 of 216)
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1989-90 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Edmonton Oilers
Led the most days: Washington Capitals (27 of 212)
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1988-89 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Calgary Flames
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (44 of 208)
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1987-88 NHL Imperialism Map
Edmonton Oilers ended on top, led 39 of 209 days
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1986-87 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Edmonton Oilers
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (40 of 207)
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1985-86 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Montreal Canadiens
Led the most days: Washington Capitals (40 of 210)
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1984-85 NHL Imperialism Map
Edmonton Oilers ended on top, led 44 of 196 days
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1983-84 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Edmonton Oilers
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (29 of 190)
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1982-83 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Islanders
Led the most days: Chicago Black Hawks (34 of 192)
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1981-82 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Islanders
Led the most days: Edmonton Oilers (38 of 192)
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1980-81 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Islanders
Led the most days: Buffalo Sabres (35 of 191)
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1979-80 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Islanders
Led the most days: Philadelphia Flyers (51 of 197)
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1978-79 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 45 of 180 days
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1977-78 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Minnesota North Stars
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (66 of 190)
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1976-77 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 70 of 192 days
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1975-76 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: California Golden Seals
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (39 of 185)
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1974-75 NHL Imperialism Map
Philadelphia Flyers ended on top, led 42 of 189 days
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1973-74 NHL Imperialism Map
Philadelphia Flyers ended on top, led 55 of 176 days
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1972-73 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto Maple Leafs
Led the most days: New York Rangers (30 of 165)
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1971-72 NHL Imperialism Map
Boston Bruins ended on top, led 41 of 164 days
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1970-71 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Montreal Canadiens
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (44 of 172)
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1969-70 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Boston Bruins
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (34 of 151)
Make your own 1969-70 NHL mapNHL seasons of the 1960s
1968-69 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Montreal Canadiens
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (46 of 139)
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1967-68 NHL Imperialism Map
Pittsburgh Penguins ended on top, led 29 of 142 days
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1966-67 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto Maple Leafs
Led the most days: Chicago Black Hawks (36 of 108)
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1965-66 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 44 of 106 days
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1964-65 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 34 of 117 days
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1963-64 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto Maple Leafs
Led the most days: Detroit Red Wings (30 of 114)
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1962-63 NHL Imperialism Map
Toronto Maple Leafs ended on top, led 41 of 113 days
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1961-62 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto Maple Leafs
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (35 of 111)
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1960-61 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Boston Bruins
Led the most days: Toronto Maple Leafs (34 of 116)
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1959-60 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Rangers
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (36 of 114)
Make your own 1959-60 NHL mapNHL seasons of the 1950s
1958-59 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 55 of 107 days
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1957-58 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Montreal Canadiens
Led the most days: New York Rangers (19 of 114)
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1956-57 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 34 of 113 days
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1955-56 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Chicago Black Hawks
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (40 of 121)
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1954-55 NHL Imperialism Map
Detroit Red Wings ended on top, led 46 of 113 days
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1953-54 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Detroit Red Wings
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (41 of 117)
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1952-53 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto Maple Leafs
Led the most days: Detroit Red Wings (27 of 111)
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1951-52 NHL Imperialism Map
Detroit Red Wings ended on top, led 55 of 127 days
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1950-51 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto Maple Leafs
Led the most days: Detroit Red Wings (53 of 114)
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1949-50 NHL Imperialism Map
Chicago Black Hawks ended on top, led 33 of 111 days
Make your own 1949-50 NHL mapNHL seasons of the 1940s
1948-49 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto Maple Leafs
Led the most days: Detroit Red Wings (30 of 99)
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1947-48 NHL Imperialism Map
Toronto Maple Leafs ended on top, led 37 of 98 days
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1946-47 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto Maple Leafs
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (32 of 103)
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1945-46 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Rangers
Led the most days: Detroit Red Wings (23 of 88)
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1944-45 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Chicago Black Hawks
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (50 of 103)
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1943-44 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 37 of 91 days
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1942-43 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Detroit Red Wings
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (31 of 88)
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1941-42 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto Maple Leafs
Led the most days: New York Rangers (38 of 94)
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1940-41 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Boston Bruins
Led the most days: New York Rangers (22 of 97)
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1939-40 NHL Imperialism Map
New York Rangers ended on top, led 46 of 99 days
Make your own 1939-40 NHL mapNHL seasons of the 1930s
1938-39 NHL Imperialism Map
Boston Bruins ended on top, led 44 of 91 days
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1937-38 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Chicago Black Hawks
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (23 of 91)
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1936-37 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Detroit Red Wings
Led the most days: Montreal Maroons (21 of 92)
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1935-36 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Rangers
Led the most days: Toronto Maple Leafs (21 of 90)
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1934-35 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Montreal Maroons
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (19 of 84)
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1933-34 NHL Imperialism Map
Boston Bruins ended on top, led 24 of 89 days
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1932-33 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Rangers
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (25 of 88)
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1931-32 NHL Imperialism Map
Toronto Maple Leafs ended on top, led 30 of 99 days
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1930-31 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Montreal Canadiens
Led the most days: Toronto Maple Leafs (20 of 89)
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1929-30 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Montreal Canadiens
Led the most days: Boston Bruins (33 of 84)
Make your own 1929-30 NHL mapNHL seasons of the 1920s
1928-29 NHL Imperialism Map
Ottawa Senators ended on top, led 21 of 79 days
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1927-28 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Pittsburgh Pirates
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (41 of 97)
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1926-27 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto St. Patricks
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (17 of 92)
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1925-26 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Boston Bruins
Led the most days: Ottawa Senators (16 of 71)
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1924-25 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Ottawa Senators
Led the most days: Montreal Canadiens (15 of 48)
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1923-24 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 9 of 28 days
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1922-23 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Montreal Canadiens
Led the most days: Ottawa Senators (13 of 26)
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1921-22 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Montreal Canadiens
Led the most days: Ottawa Senators (8 of 26)
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1920-21 NHL Imperialism Map
Ottawa Senators ended on top, led 14 of 28 days
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1919-20 NHL Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Quebec Bulldogs
Led the most days: Ottawa Senators (15 of 29)
Make your own 1919-20 NHL mapNHL seasons of the 1910s
1918-19 NHL Imperialism Map
Montreal Canadiens ended on top, led 14 of 32 days
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1917-18 NHL Imperialism Map
Ottawa Senators ended on top, led 12 of 32 days
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