Northwest Division (NHL)
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The NHL's Northwest Division was formed in 1998 as part of the Western Conference due to expansion.
Contents |
[edit] Current Lineup
[edit] Division Lineups
[edit] 1998-2000
- Calgary Flames
- Colorado Avalanche
- Edmonton Oilers
- Vancouver Canucks
[edit] Changes from the 1997-1998 season
- All teams move in from the Pacific Division
[edit] 2000-Present
- Calgary Flames
- Colorado Avalanche
- Edmonton Oilers
- Minnesota Wild
- Vancouver Canucks
[edit] Changes from the 1998-1999 season
- The Minnesota Wild were added as an expansion team
[edit] Northwest Division champions by year
| Year | Winner | Points | Seed | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Colorado Avalanche | 98 | #2 | Lost Western Conference Final to Dallas, 4-3 |
| 2000 | Colorado Avalanche | 96 | #3 | Lost Western Conference Final to Dallas, 4-3 |
| 2001 | Colorado Avalanche | 118 | #1 | Won Stanley Cup Final vs. New Jersey, 4-3 |
| 2002 | Colorado Avalanche | 99 | #2 | Lost Western Conference Final to Detroit. 4-3 |
| 2003 | Colorado Avalanche | 105 | #3 | Lost Western Conf. Quarter Final to Minnesota, 4-3 |
| 2004 | Vancouver Canucks | 101 | #3 | Lost Western Conf. Quarter Final to Calgary, 4-3 |
| 2005 | None | |||
| 2006 | Calgary Flames | 103 | #3 | Lost Western Conf. Quarter Final to Anaheim, 4-3 |
[edit] Other Playoff Teams produced
| Year | Winner | Points | Points Back | Seed | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Edmonton Oilers | 78 points | 20 | #8 | Lost Western Conf. Quarter Final to Dallas, 4-0 |
| 2000 | Edmonton Oilers | 88 points | 8 | #7 | Lost Western Conf. Quarter Final to Dallas, 4-1 |
| 2001 | Edmonton Oilers | 93 points | 25 | #6 | Lost Western Conf. Quarter Final to Dallas, 4-2 |
| 2001 | Vancouver Canucks | 94 points | 5 | #8 | Lost Western Conf. Quarter Final to Colorado, 4-0 |
| 2002 | Vancouver Canucks | 90 points | 28 | #8 | Lost Western Conf. Quarter Final to Detroit, 4-0 |
| 2003 | Vancouver Canucks | 104 points | 1 | #4 | Lost Western Conference Semi-Final to Minnesota, 4-3 |
| 2003 | Edmonton Oilers | 92 points | 13 | #8 | Lost Western Conf. Quarter Final to Dallas, 4-2 |
| 2003 | Minnesota Wild | 95 points | 10 | #6 | Lost Western Conference Final to Anaheim, 4-0 |
| 2004 | Colorado Avalanche | 100 points | 1 | #4 | Lost Western Conference Semi-Final to San Jose, 4-2 |
| 2004 | Calgary Flames | 94 points | 8 | #6 | Lost Stanley Cup Final 4-3 to Tampa Bay |
| 2006 | Colorado Avalanche | 95 points | 8 | #7 | Lost Western Conference Semi-Final to Anaheim, 4-0 |
| 2006 | Edmonton Oilers | 95 points | 8 | #8 | Lost Stanley Cup Final to Carolina, 4-3 |
[edit] Division Champions
- 1999 - Colorado Avalanche
- 2000 - Colorado Avalanche
- 2001 - Colorado Avalanche
- 2002 - Colorado Avalanche
- 2003 - Colorado Avalanche
- 2004 - Vancouver Canucks
- 2005 - no season (NHL Lockout)
- 2006 - Calgary Flames
[edit] Stanley Cup Winners produced
- 2001 - Colorado Avalanche
[edit] See also
- Adams Division
- Norris Division
- Patrick Division
- Smythe Division
- Atlantic Division (NHL)
- Central Division (NHL)
- Northeast Division (NHL)
- Pacific Division (NHL)
- Southeast Division (NHL)
