If you are a hockey fan, then you probably know who the top four hockey teams are. They are the Boston Bruins, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Detroit Red Wings, and the Chicago Blackhawks. But which team is the most beloved among hockey fans? We’ll examine these four teams and their most famous players.

Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks were one of the original six teams in the National Hockey League and have an impressive history of success. They have won the Stanley Cup five times and have made multiple playoff appearances. Their players have a rich history and several are in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Their first Stanley Cup was in 1960 and they won it again the following year. In 1969, they acquired goaltender Tony Esposito, who set a franchise record of 418 wins and was subsequently inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

However, the Chicago Blackhawks are not without their detractors. Some fans of rival teams despise the team. When the team plays in the United Center, Detroit fans boo them, while Nashville fans say “hey, you suck!” St. Louis fans don’t take kindly to Chicago fans packing the Enterprise Center. Rivalries in hockey are often long-lasting, and can be fueled by anything that happens on the ice. For example, if a player from one team signs with another team, the rival team will most likely try to punish that player.

Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins were a team that went from being a mediocre team to a contender during the 1980s. The team had a number of great players, including Jaromir Jagr and Wayne Gretzky. However, the team’s success wasn’t all about their players. They also had a number of young players who broke out, including Johnny Peirson.

While the team hasn’t advanced past the second round of the playoffs since 1992-93, they still hold some of the most loyal fans in the NHL. They were coached by Ray Bourque, who led them to two Stanley Cup Final appearances.

Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins are a popular team in the NHL. The team first made their debut in the black and gold uniforms on January 30, 1980. They faced the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the playoffs that season. The team’s color scheme was meant to honor Pittsburgh’s other sports teams, including the Steelers and Pirates. They defended their choice by saying that black and gold were the traditional colors of Pittsburgh sports.

After winning the Stanley Cup in 2009, the Penguins have been one of the best teams in the NHL since. They’ve had three straight seasons of at least 100 points. A team gets two points if they win a game, one for a regulation loss, and zero points if they lose an overtime game. They’ve also won three division titles. In six playoff appearances, they have lost to a lower-seeded team four times.

Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings were the first team to win the Stanley Cup since the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1991 and 1992. They won four straight games against the Washington Capitals to capture the championship. They were led by Steve Yzerman, who became the fifth player in NHL history to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as most valuable player in the playoffs while captain. In addition, head coach Scott Bowman equaled Toe Blake’s record of eight Stanley Cup victories.

The Detroit Red Wings joined the NHL in 1926 and was one of the original “Original Six” teams. After the expansion, they struggled, with many fans labeling them “Dead Things” or “Dead Wings.” However, they managed to make the playoffs again in 1995-96, beating the Philadelphia Flyers to win the championship.

New York Rangers

If you’re a hockey fan, you’ve probably seen the New York Rangers on television. They’re a team that has won the Stanley Cup four times and have been ranked among the best teams in the NHL. Despite losing a key player during the regular season, the Rangers are still one of the top teams in the league.

In their inaugural season, the Rangers’ team was led by Conn Smythe. He gathered players who would become the team’s future stars, such as Frank Boucher and Murray Murdoch. Later on, Lester Patrick took over as manager-coach. The Rangers finished fourth in the Metropolitan Division with 102 points and won the Stanley Cup playoff series against the Montreal Canaiens.