Six NHL teams hold significant value in the league's history. NHL Original Six, explained: History behind the teams that started the professional hockey league | Sporting News Skip to main content ...

The Original Six Era lasted from 1942 to 1967, and it came to fruition after the Brooklyn Americans folded operations after the 1941-42 season. After the NHL's growth in the mid-1960s, it expanded ...

The National Hockey League's 'Original Six' era, spanning from 1942 to 1967, included only six teams. As the league expanded starting in 1967, it grew to 32 teams and reached new markets, ensuring ...

New Original Six cards have been added to NHL 24 Hockey Ultimate Team, containing six Toronto Maple Leafs and six Montreal Canadiens. All 12 new cards are rated 98 overall.