The 2013 / 2014 NHL realignment plan is now completed.
What is new:
- Detroit and Columbus head east. Winnipegs heads west.
- Top three teams with best record in each division gets playoff berths. Next two teams with best record in each division get wildcard playoff berths.
Why it was done:
The NHL went to a realigned format for geographic purposes and has decided to stick with geographic names for the four new divisions. Three of the four names are carryovers from the old six-division alignment, but the League added a new name to the mix.
| Atlantic Division | Metropolitan Division | Central Division | Pacific Division |
| Boston | Carolina | Chicago | Anaheim |
| Buffalo | Columbus | Colorado | Calgary |
| Detroit | New Jersey | Dallas | Edmonton |
| Florida | New York Rangers | Minnesota | Los Angeles |
| Montreal | New York Islanders | Nashville | Phoenix |
| Ottawa | Philadelphia | St. Louis | San Jose |
| Tampa Bay | Pittsburgh | Winnipeg | Vancouver |
| Toronto | Washington |
