Fanatic Fact: After winning the 1994 Stanley Cup, Brian Leetch became the first American player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.
Fanatic Fact: Despite only being in the league for five seasons, Alexander Ovechkin already ranks third all-time in goals scored by a Capital.
Fanatic Fact: Formerly the Kansas City Scouts and Colorado Rockies, the Devils arrived in New Jersey to stay in 1982.
Fanatic Fact: Franchise scoring leader is Marcel Dionne who scored 550 goals and 757 assists for 1307 points in 921 games for the Kings.
Survival Tip: Section 303 is a group known as "The Cellblock". They refer to themselves as "the loudest section of the loudest arena in the NHL." Make sure you're ready to be LOUD if seated here!
Wander over to the old Spectrum and check out memorial statue of famous Flyers anthem singer, Kate Smith. Read more.
Fanatic Fact: The Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in their first year of existence in 1995-1996.
Fanatic Fact: Goalie Mike Vernon, who played for the Flames from 1982-02, is still the franchise leader with a 262 win record. Current goalie Mikka Kiprusoff is close and could pass him this season.
Did you know the Anaheim Ducks are the main (and only sports) tenant at Honda Center?
Fanatic Fact: All-time Pens' great Mario Lemieux is still heavily involved with the team as Co-Owner / Chairman.
Survival Tip: The "Caniacs" are famous for their tail-gate parties. Go early and mingle with the fans in the PNC Arena parking lot.
Fanatic Fact: Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Gartner, not only scored the first goal in Coyotes' history, he scored a hat trick in their first game.
Fanatic Fact: The Lightning won their first game in franchise history led by four goals from Chris Kontos.
Check out the statues of Blues' legends Bernie Federko, Al MacInnis and Brett Hull outside Scottrade Center. Read more.
Survival Tip: Every time the Sharks are on the power-play, the "Jaws" theme is played. Make sure to move your hands up and down like jaws chomping with the rest of the fans.
Fanatic Fact: Although the Senators entered the NHL as an expansion team in 1992-1993, they were the second team to use the "Senators" name in Ottawa.
Fanatic Fact: The Islanders selected Denis Potvin from the Ottawa 67's (OHL) with the first overall pick in 1973. Potvin would go on to captain the Isles to four consecutive Stanley Cup Championships.
Fanatic Fact: The Wild entered the NHL as an expansion franchise in the 2000-2001 season, making it the first NHL franchise in Minnesota since the North Stars left for Dallas in 1993.
Fanatic Fact: The Panthers made a surprise run to the 1996 Stanley Cup Finals and showered visiting team with plastic rats after a Panthers goal.
Check out the Wayne Gretzky statue out front of Rexall Place honouring "The Great One". Read more.
Fanatic Fact: The Octopus toss started in 1952 when the Red Wings played at the Detroit Olympia by fan Pete Cusimano.
Fanatic Fact: Two members of the Dallas Stars' 1999 Stanley Cup winning team are now working in the head office: Joe Niewendyk (General Manager) & Brett Hull (Executive V.P., Alternate Governor). Read more.
Fanatic Fact: Team officials named the franchise the Blue Jackets: celebrating patriotism, pride and the rich Civil War history in the state of Ohio.
