SN 140: The 20 greatest NHL teams of all time
The Sporting News is celebrating its 140th anniversary by highlighting the 20 greatest NHL teams of all time. The list features one team from each era, showcasing their achievements and notable players. The top team recognized is the 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens, known for their dominant performance during the season.
- ▪The Sporting News is marking its 140th anniversary with a retrospective on NHL history.
- ▪Only one team per era was selected for the list of the greatest NHL teams.
- ▪The 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens are considered the greatest team of all time.
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