Nashville Predators
Tennessee franchise that has built one of the most passionate hockey fanbases in a non-traditional market — their catfish throwing tradition and Bridgestone Arena atmosphere are NHL-wide known.
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St. Louis Blues
#2NHL / Central Division — St. Louis, Missouri · 1967–present
Missouri franchise that waited 52 seasons for its first Stanley Cup title — the 2019 championship run, fueled by Gloria by Laura Branigan, is one of hockey's most emotional storylines.
Arizona Coyotes / Utah Hockey Club
#3NHL / Central Division — Salt Lake City, Utah · 1972–present
The franchise relocated from Phoenix to Salt Lake City in 2024, becoming the Utah Hockey Club — a new chapter for the franchise that spent 28 years in the desert without a playoff series win.