Northwest Division (NHL)

The NHL's Northwest Division was formed in 1998 as part of the Western Conference due to expansion. Like the Pacific Division, the Northwest Division is also a descendant of the former Smythe Division, as three of its Canadian teams played in that division from 1981–1993. The Northwest Division has the greatest distances between teams in the entire NHL.

1998–2000

 * Calgary Flames
 * Colorado Avalanche
 * Edmonton Oilers
 * Vancouver Canucks

Changes from the 1997–1998 season

 * All teams move in from the Pacific Division

2000–present

 * Calgary Flames
 * Colorado Avalanche
 * Edmonton Oilers
 * Minnesota Wild
 * Vancouver Canucks

Changes from the 1998–1999 season

 * The Minnesota Wild were announced as an expansion team to play their first game in the 2000–2001 season.

Stanley Cup Winners produced

 * 2001 - Colorado Avalanche