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NHL Expansion History

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NHL expansion history All-Star / All-Pro 10 Questions

Ten fact-checked questions about NHL expansion history. Test your knowledge and use the hints when you need them.

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This Behind the Coaching interactive contains 10 questions about NHL expansion history. Play through each item to receive immediate feedback and an explanation.

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Quiz questions

  1. Which six clubs joined the NHL in the 1967 expansion?
    • Edmonton, Hartford, Quebec, Winnipeg, Buffalo and Vancouver
    • California Seals, Los Angeles, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and St. Louis
    • Buffalo, Vancouver, Atlanta, New York, Washington and Kansas City
    • San Jose, Ottawa, Tampa Bay, Florida, Anaheim and Nashville
  2. Which two teams joined the NHL in 1970?
    • Capitals and Scouts
    • Oilers and Whalers
    • Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks
    • Islanders and Flames
  3. Which two franchises joined the NHL in 1972?
    • New York Islanders and Atlanta Flames
    • Buffalo and Vancouver
    • Washington and Kansas City
    • San Jose and Ottawa
  4. Which two clubs joined the NHL in 1974?
    • Islanders and Flames
    • Sabres and Canucks
    • Panthers and Mighty Ducks
    • Washington Capitals and Kansas City Scouts
  5. Which four WHA teams entered the NHL in 1979?
    • Washington, Kansas City, Atlanta and New York
    • Edmonton, Hartford, Quebec and Winnipeg
    • Buffalo, Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa
    • San Jose, Tampa Bay, Florida and Anaheim
  6. Which franchise became the NHL’s 22nd team in 1991-92?
    • Ottawa Senators
    • Tampa Bay Lightning
    • Florida Panthers
    • San Jose Sharks
  7. Which two clubs joined the NHL in 1992?
    • Florida Panthers and Mighty Ducks
    • Nashville and Atlanta
    • Columbus and Minnesota
    • Ottawa Senators and Tampa Bay Lightning
  8. Which two clubs joined the NHL in 1993?
    • Nashville and Atlanta
    • Columbus and Minnesota
    • Florida Panthers and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
    • Ottawa and Tampa Bay
  9. Which franchise joined the NHL for the 2017-18 season?
    • Utah Hockey Club
    • Nashville Predators
    • Vegas Golden Knights
    • Seattle Kraken
  10. Which franchise joined the NHL for the 2021-22 season?
    • Seattle Kraken
    • Vegas Golden Knights
    • Utah Hockey Club
    • Columbus Blue Jackets