National Hockey League

The NHL is North America's highest level of ice hockey. As the sport is North American, it is highly prestigious. Winning the fabled Stanley Cup is regarded as the sport's highest achievement.

Teams

Colorado Avalanche

The Cup holders by the start of Challenge 1.

Chicago Blackhawks

Can we please stop appropriating Indigenous culture? I'd rather see the mascot change to an actual hawk.

Montreal Canadiens

The only francophone team in the NHL, being from Quebec.

Ottawa Senators

The newest incarnation. The original Sens played from 1883 to 1954, winning eleven Stanley Cups.

Seattle Kraken

Ooooh, kraken!

They're also the newest team in the NHL.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Apparently named after a badge, which explains the spelling.

Vegas Golden Knights

The first franchise to win the Stanley Cup since the wiki opened. If you attend a game, you're in for a wild ride.