Southeast Division (NHL) facts for kids
The Southeast Division was a special group of ice hockey teams in the NHL. It was created in 1998 as part of the Eastern Conference. This happened because the league was growing and adding new teams.
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Teams in the Division
The Southeast Division had different teams over the years. Here's how it changed:
Starting Teams (1998–1999)
When the division first started, it had four teams:
These teams came from other divisions. The Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Washington Capitals moved from the Atlantic Division. The Carolina Hurricanes came from the Northeast Division.
After the first season, the Carolina Hurricanes moved their home city to Raleigh, North Carolina.
Adding a New Team (1999–2011)
In 1999, a new team joined the division. This was an "expansion team," meaning a brand new team created by the league.
- Atlanta Thrashers (new team)
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Florida Panthers
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Washington Capitals
Team Moves (2011–2013)
In 2011, the Atlanta Thrashers team moved to a new city and changed its name. This is called "relocation."
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Florida Panthers
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Washington Capitals
- Winnipeg Jets (formerly the Atlanta Thrashers)
The End of the Division (2013)
In 2013, the NHL changed how its divisions were set up. The Southeast Division was no longer needed. All the teams moved to different divisions:
- The Winnipeg Jets moved to the Western Conference and joined the Central Division.
- The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning joined the new Atlantic Division.
- The Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals joined the new Metropolitan Division.
Division Champions
Each year, the team with the best record in the Southeast Division was called the "Division Champion." Here are the champions:
- 1999—Carolina Hurricanes
- 2000—Washington Capitals
- 2001—Washington Capitals
- 2002—Carolina Hurricanes
- 2003—Tampa Bay Lightning
- 2004—Tampa Bay Lightning
- 2005—No season because of an NHL lockout (players and owners couldn't agree on rules).
- 2006—Carolina Hurricanes
- 2007—Atlanta Thrashers
- 2008—Washington Capitals
- 2009—Washington Capitals
- 2010—Washington Capitals
- 2011—Washington Capitals
- 2012—Florida Panthers
- 2013—Washington Capitals
Season Results Table
This table shows how the teams finished each season in the Southeast Division. The number in parentheses is the total points the team earned that season.
| Season | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | 4th Place | 5th Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–99 | Carolina (86) | Florida (78) | Washington (68) | Tampa Bay (47) | |
| 1999–2000 | Washington (102) | Florida (98) | Carolina (84) | Tampa Bay (54) | Atlanta (39) |
| 2000–01 | Washington (96) | Carolina (88) | Florida (66) | Atlanta (60) | Tampa Bay (59) |
| 2001–02 | Carolina (91) | Washington (85) | Tampa Bay (69) | Florida (60) | Atlanta (54) |
| 2002–03 | Tampa Bay (93) | Washington (92) | Atlanta (74) | Florida (70) | Carolina (61) |
| 2003–04 | Tampa Bay (106) | Atlanta (78) | Carolina (76) | Florida (75) | Washington (59) |
| 2004–05 | No season due to 2004–05 NHL lockout | ||||
| 2005–06 | Carolina (112) | Tampa Bay (92) | Atlanta (90) | Florida (85) | Washington (70) |
| 2006–07 | Atlanta (97) | Tampa Bay (93) | Carolina (88) | Florida (86) | Washington (70) |
| 2007–08 | Washington (94) | Carolina (92) | Florida (85) | Atlanta (76) | Tampa Bay (71) |
| 2008–09 | Washington (108) | Carolina (97) | Florida (93) | Atlanta (76) | Tampa Bay (66) |
| 2009–10 | Washington (121) | Atlanta (83) | Carolina (80) | Tampa Bay (80) | Florida (77) |
| 2010–11 | Washington (107) | Tampa Bay (103) | Carolina (91) | Atlanta (80) | Florida (72) |
| 2011–12 | Florida (94) | Washington (92) | Tampa Bay (84) | Winnipeg (84) | Carolina (82) |
| 2012–13 | Washington (57) | Winnipeg (51) | Carolina (42) | Tampa Bay (40) | Florida (36) |
Stanley Cup Winners Produced
Two teams from the Southeast Division won the Stanley Cup, which is the NHL's championship trophy:
- 2004—Tampa Bay Lightning
- 2006—Carolina Hurricanes
Presidents' Trophy Winners Produced
One team from the Southeast Division won the Presidents' Trophy, which is given to the team with the most points in the regular season:
- 2010—Washington Capitals
Southeast Division Titles Won by Team
This table shows how many times each team won the Southeast Division championship:
| Team | Number of Championships Won | Last Year Won |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 7 | 2013 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 3 | 2006 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 2 | 2004 |
| Atlanta Thrashers/Winnipeg Jets | 1 | 2007 |
| Florida Panthers | 1 | 2012 |
Related Pages
You might also be interested in these other NHL divisions:
- Adams Division
- Norris Division
- Patrick Division
- Smythe Division
- Atlantic Division (NHL)
- Central Division (NHL)
- Northeast Division (NHL)
- Northwest Division (NHL)
- Pacific Division (NHL)
See also
In Spanish: División Sudeste de la NHL para niños
