Original Six
NHL's founding franchises
The Original Six are the six National Hockey League teams that comprised the league from 1942 to 1967: the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple Leafs.
The term carries nostalgic weight in hockey culture, evoking an era of intense rivalries and legendary players: an Original Six matchup between the Bruins and Canadiens.
- Stanley CupPro hockey's top prize
- National Hockey LeaguePremier ice hockey organization
- glory daysPeriod of greatest success
- Detroit Red WingsMichigan NHL franchise
- historic matchesSignificant past competitions
Bobby Orr · Montreal Canadiens · team rivalries · barn burner · Boston Bruins · sports history · Toronto Maple Leafs · Madison Square Garden · Chicago Blackhawks · New York Rangers · Boston Garden · iconic venue · goaltending · fan traditions · power play · Maple Leafs · Rangers · blue line
- Hockey HistoryStanley Cup, Bobby Orr, Wayne Gretzky, Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings
- Legendary TeamsFab Four, Steel Curtain, Purple People Eaters, All Blacks
Original Sixexpansion teams
Clubs added to leagues
modern era · Philadelphia Flyers · St. Louis Blues · Pittsburgh Penguins · Los Angeles Kings
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