The NHL has some of the best rivalries in professional sports. These rivalries bring out the best in players, fans and teams. Fans have watched NHL legends star in rivalries which are in the highlight reels for generations to come.
This tradition of hardcore rivalries lives well and prospers in today's NHL. From left to right on the dial we have some pretty decent rivalries which keep fans on the edge of their seats.
In Western, Canada you have the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers which have seen incredible battles. Luongo and the Nucks can look forward to growing competition to the kiddie brigade in Edmonton. The young Oilers have some incredible talent which should challenge Vancouver which are perennial Cup contenders.
In the rest of Canada the focus of hockey fans is on two other teams. The Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens are pretty much the center piece rivalry for Canadian hockey fans and the rest of the NHL. Ever since their Original Six days; these squads have been bashing out some hardcore hockey. No matter who is ahead of who in the standings; a Leafs versus Habs game is a treat for fans around the league.
American NHL fans tune in to see clashes between the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers as well as games between the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks. These four teams lay it down large ad leave the blood , sweat and tears on the rink.
Other note worthy rivalries include:
Red Wings versus Stars (on tonight)
and
Rangers versus Bruins (on tonight)
So enough about flowers, chocolates, and movies like The Notebook; it's time to dig your teeth into something you can really love. Tune out and tune in to watch some of the best rivalries the NHL has to offer. Who says hockey isn't about love ?
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