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National Hockey League rivalries facts for kids

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There have been many rivalries between teams in the National Hockey League (NHL). Rivalries have started up for many different reasons, the most common ones include: the teams being in the same area, knowing each other, violence during the game, and culture related reasons or national pride.

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  • AirCanadaCentre hockeygame

    The Sabres and Maple Leafs warming up prior to a pre-season exhibition game, September 2007

  • Boston vs Montreal

    Players line up prior to Game 6 of the 2008 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals between the Bruins and Canadiens at then-TD Banknorth Garden

  • 2014 NHL Winter Classic before puck drop

    The 2014 NHL Winter Classic prior to puck drop. The outdoor game featured the Red Wings and Maple Leafs.

  • Montreal Canadiens 3, Ottawa Senators 4, Centre Bell, Montreal, Quebec (30033616506)

    Skaters from the Canadiens and Senators prepare to face off during a pre-season exhibition game, September 2016

  • HabsvLeafs2

    A game between the Canadiens and Maple Leafs in March 1938

  • Averyrule

    Rangers forward Sean Avery attempting to screen Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur during Game 3 of the 2008 playoffs

  • Rangers vs Flyers 2007 1

    Skaters from the Rangers and Flyers prepare to face off during a game, January 2007

  • Caps-Pens- Game 1 (2009 NHL Playoffs) - 13 (3494716673)

    An altercation between the Penguins and the Capitals during Game 1 of the 2009 playoffs

  • Hockey fight

    Shawn Thornton of the Bruins and Dan Carcillo of the Flyers fight during the 2010 NHL Winter Classic

  • Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild

    A game between the Blackhawks and Wild in October 2013

  • Ducks Sharks (242394706)

    A game between the Ducks and Sharks, April 2006

  • Ducks @ Kings

    An altercation between the Ducks and Kings, April 2008

  • Michael Cammalleri and Patrick Marleau

    Sharks captain Patrick Marleau skates with the puck as he is pursued by Kings' winger Michael Cammalleri

  • Sharks 2 Golden Knights 1 (40076820965)

    The Sharks and Golden Knights prepare to take a face off, March 2018

  • LA Kings jersey and Oakland Seals jersey at IHHOF

    An exhibit at the International Hockey Hall of Fame with the jerseys worn by the Kings and Seals during their inaugural 1967–68 season

  • Chicago Blackhawks Vs Detroit Red Wings (5070748957)

    The Blackhawk and Red Wings warming up prior to a game in October 2010

  • Playoff Brawl (5644333304)

    An altercation between the Blackhawks and Canucks during Game 5 of the 2011 Stanley Cup quarterfinals

  • Morenz Game

    Sweater worn by the Montreal All-Stars at the Howie Morenz Memorial Game in 1937. Players for the Montreal All-Stars were drawn from the two Montreal-based clubs, the Maroons and Canadiens.

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